Key Votes
HB 17 - Prohibiting Domestic Violence Offenders from Being Peace Officers - Key Vote
New Mexico Key Votes
Stages
Family
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Referred to Committee (Senate) - Feb. 9, 2010
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (48-19) - Feb. 8, 2010 (Key vote)
Title: Prohibiting Domestic Violence Offenders from Being Peace Officers
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits individuals convicted of domestic violence within the past 3 years from qualifying for certification as a law enforcement officer and expands the grounds for revoking or suspending certification to include a conviction of domestic violence.
Highlights:
-Defines "domestic violence" as violation of the Crimes Against Household Members Act or equivalent law in other jurisdictions committed against the following individuals (Secs. 1-2):
- -Spouse;
-Former spouse;
-Parent;
-Present or former stepparent;
-Present or former parent-in-law;
-Grandparent or grandparent-in-law;
-Co-parent of a child; or
-An individual with whom an individual has had a continuing personal relationship.
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Dec. 16, 2009
Title: Prohibiting Domestic Violence Offenders from Being Peace Officers
Sponsors
- Nathan P. Cote (NM - D) (Out Of Office)
- Mary Jane M. Garcia (NM - D) (Out Of Office)
