NM: Governor Richardson Asks for Swift Action on Domestic Partner Bill

Governor Richardson wants swift action on his domestic partners bill urging the state senate not to tie it up in committees. Tuesday night, both senate opponents and some supporters of the bill talked about pulling the bill out of committee for a vote on the senate floor, as early as Thursday. Veteran lawmakers say if that happens, the bill won't pass.

The senate defeated the bill last year by eight votes and vote counters don't expect much change, if any. Senate Judiciary Chairman Cisco McSorley, a strong supporter of the bill, delayed Wednesday’s hearing until Friday. Insiders say a committee majority would vote to kill the bill, which led the governor’s push to introduce the bill for a full senate vote.

"It's going to be a close vote,” predicts Gov. Richardson. “I remain positive and optimistic, but I just think it shouldn't get bogged down in a committee…the full senate should get a chance to vote on it."

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