Let me share with you the two news releases that we received here at FGGAM on the passage of the New Mexico Voting Act, HB 4. The first news release is from the GOP and the other news release is from Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. The Dems rule New Mexico, The Albuquerque and Santa Fe voters rule over all the state. SAD! The GOP has work do to! The GOP remains the minority party in the state, and it better figure out how to build bridges of trust with the voters of New Mexico, such as Independents and Dems that can be swayed, or the GOP will always be at the bottom. Many of you have lived in New Mexico longer than us, we have been here since 1995. The 2023 legislative session has been the most evil ever in my time here. So much evil has been passed. New Mexico is now the twin bother of California. The GOP has only itself to blame, they allowed the DEMS to take control. The GOP needs new leadership for sure, as for the Church here in New Mexico, sadly it has lost its influence. The Church here in New Mexico needs an AWAKENING!!! COME HOLY SPIRIT! WE NEED HOLY SPIRIT PREACHING! WE NEED THE WALLS OF THE CHURCH HERE TO FALL DOWN AND ALL CHRISTIANS COME TOGTHER!!! OR WE ARE TOAST!
From The GOP:
SANTA FE — Today, the Senate passed House Bill 4 on a party-line vote with all Republicans voting against the controversial measure. The bill makes major changes to the Election Code including the creation of a permanent absentee ballot list; automatic voter registration without consent; mandatory ballot drop boxes for all counties; and restored voting rights for felons still on probation or parole.
Secretary Toulouse Oliver Praises Passage of New Mexico Voting Rights Act
SANTA FE – Today, House Bill 4, also known as the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, passed the New Mexico Senate on a 27 to 14 vote. The bill now heads back to the New Mexico House of Representatives for concurrence on amendments before being sent to the governor.
House Bill 4’s pro-voter provisions bolster the safety and integrity of New Mexico’s elections and include streamlining the voter registration process for formerly incarcerated New Mexicans so they can better reintegrate into civic society; establishing the Native American Voting Rights Act to support tribal election officials; creating a voluntary, permanent vote-by-mail list; implementing automatic voter registration at the motor vehicle department and other state agencies; and other important provisions.
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, who has supported the bill and acted as the bill’s expert witness during committee hearings and floor sessions, praised the bill and the positive impacts it will have for New Mexico voters:
“The New Mexico Voting Rights Act builds on our state’s already established position as a national voting rights leader by further improving both voter access and election integrity. As federal voting bills are stymied in Congress and voting rights come under attack across the nation, states like New Mexico must step up to protect these rights. The New Mexico Voting Rights Act balances the demands for voter access with the needs of maintaining our high levels of election security and I’m thankful to the bill’s sponsors – Senator Katy Duhigg and Representatives Javier Martinez, Gail Chasey, D. Wonda Johnson, and Raymundo Lara – and all the members of the public and multiple county clerks from around the state who have shown such strong support. I look forward to seeing this critical piece of legislation signed by Governor Lujan Grisham when it reaches her desk.”
