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(from e-mails)
Gov. Bill Richardson: “I am extremely disappointed with the Senate committee’s action. This is a matter of civil rights and equity for all New Mexicans. I urge the Senate to follow the courageous action by the House and allow a full vote on this issue.”
Sen. Clint Harden, R-Clovis (a member of the Judiciary Committee who voted against the bill): "Many constituents called, emailed and wrote to say they believe marriage is between a man and a woman and they asked that I vote no on the House’s domestic partnership bill,” Harden's news release said New Mexicans are able to contractually make arrangements to give them the protections some might have sought in the domestic partnership bill. He said his constituents did not want a bill that would lead to gay marriage.
Equality New Mexico Executive Director Alexis Blizman: “Despite this disappointing outcome, we are not yet done fighting for fairness and justice for all New Mexico families. We have a passionate governor and legislature who support this bill. With five days left in the session, win loose (or) draw, we will continue to fight.”
Gov. Bill Richardson: “I am extremely disappointed with the Senate committee’s action. This is a matter of civil rights and equity for all New Mexicans. I urge the Senate to follow the courageous action by the House and allow a full vote on this issue.”
Sen. Clint Harden, R-Clovis (a member of the Judiciary Committee who voted against the bill): "Many constituents called, emailed and wrote to say they believe marriage is between a man and a woman and they asked that I vote no on the House’s domestic partnership bill,” Harden's news release said New Mexicans are able to contractually make arrangements to give them the protections some might have sought in the domestic partnership bill. He said his constituents did not want a bill that would lead to gay marriage.
Equality New Mexico Executive Director Alexis Blizman: “Despite this disappointing outcome, we are not yet done fighting for fairness and justice for all New Mexico families. We have a passionate governor and legislature who support this bill. With five days left in the session, win loose (or) draw, we will continue to fight.”
