House Democrats block anti-crime legislation

Category: 2023 NM Legislative Session 2023 NM Legislative Session
Published: 31 January 2023 31 January 2023

Santa Fe – House Democrats today on the House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee unilaterally blocked Republican sponsored anti-crime legislation in today's committee hearing. The Democrat lawmakers persistently moved to "table" (or blocked) every Republican crime bill, sometimes before any lawmaker or member of the public had a chance to digest the legislation, ask questions, or make comment on the proposed legislation.

"Today the progressives made clear that they are unwilling to lock up felons with illegal firearms, but they are willing to make felons out of law-abiding gun owners," said State Rep. Bill Rehm (R-Albuquerque). "Just days ago, we joined the Governor in her office, with statewide media, for productive talks about bipartisan action against crime and today's disappointing votes reveal that House Democrats on the House Consumer & Public Affairs committee care little about improving public safety in meaningful ways. These political tactics are highly frustrating to the many victims of crime that spend their personal time advocating in Santa Fe for a safer New Mexico."

Every crime related Republican bill in the House Consumer & Public Affairs committee was blocked by progressives on a party line vote. Crime has remained a mainstay topic for lawmakers this session, with bipartisan efforts being made by the Governor in addition to the Mayor of Albuquerque actively lobbying for crime legislation.

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