STATE AUDITOR TIM KELLER SAYS NEW MEXICO HAS THE WORST PER-CAPITA BACKLOG OF UNTESTED RAPE EVIDENCE KITS IN THE COUNTRY. NOW, THE STATE SENATE HAS UNANIMOUSLY PASSED A BILL TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUE.
THE MEASURE, SPONSORED BY DEMOCRAT MIMI STEWART OF ALBUQUERQUE, WOULD FORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO SUBMIT THE EVIDENCE FOR TESTING WITHIN 30 DAYS.
THE BILL NOW GOES TO THE HOUSE.
