AN EFFORT TO INCLUDE ATTACKS ON POLICE OFFICERS AND FIRE FIGHTERS IN NEW MEXICO’S HATE CRIME LEGISLATION HAS AGAIN FAILED IN SANTA FE. A HOUSE COMMITTEE REJECTED THE IDEA ON A 3-2 VOTE…WITH DEMOCRATS OPPOSED AND REPUBLICANS IN FAVOR.
THE BILL WOULD HAVE PROVIDED STIFFER PENALTIES FOR THOSE COMMITTING CRIMES AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL. THE BILL PASSED IN THE HOUSE LAST YEAR, BUT DIED IN THE SENATE.
