HB 17 - Prohibiting Domestic Violence Offenders from Being Peace Officers - New Mexico Key Vote
Gloria Vaughn voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Referred to Committee
- Feb. 9, 2010
- House Bill Passed
- Feb. 8, 2010
- Introduced
- Dec. 16, 2009
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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.
Title: Prohibiting Domestic Violence Offenders from Being Peace Officers