ALL families deserve stability and security!

The 2008 legislative session has started and we are on a fast track to passing House Bill 9, the Domestic Partnership Rights and Responsibilities Act, sponsored by Rep. Mimi Stewart. The bill passed the House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee last week by a party line vote of 4-3. Over 80 supporters packed the room to share testimony with committee members.  Yesterday, at another crowded committee hearing, HB9 was given a due pass by a 9-4 vote by the House Judiciary Committee. 

The legislation will now move to a vote before the full House.  This vote will likely take place on Thursday January 24th. Please contact Jennifer Rose (505) 459-2711 or jrose@aclu-nm.org for updates.

ACTION» We need your help to keep the momentum alive and demand that our legislators take a stand for fairness.

Please help by calling or sending an email to those legislators on the fence.  This link will allow you to send an email blast to all targeted legislators with one simple click:  http://eqfed.org/campaign/hb9_housefloor

New videos show the need for legal protections for all New Mexico families.

As many of you know, we have been working tirelessly with Equality New Mexico for the past months talking to individuals, couples, and families across the state about the need for legal protections for all New Mexico families.

We have met some extraordinary families and we would like you to meet them and learn how you can help to ensure that these and other New Mexico families are no longer denied important legal protections.

ACTION» Please take a moment and listen to the stories of families whose lives would be impacted by this important legislation.  Click here to watch the videos: http://www.aclu.org/lgbt/relationships/newmexico.html 

Thank you,

Whitney Potter
Communications Manager
ACLU of New Mexico

The ACLU of New Mexico's legislative advocacy and lobbying program works throughout the session to defeat bills that threaten civil liberties and establish state statutes that strengthen rights and protections under the Constitution.

We will continue to keep you in the loop on key legislation throughout the 30-day 2008 legislative session.  For more information, please visit our Web site: http://aclu-nm.org

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