Cockfighting ban passes Senate by a vote of 31-11

After 5 1/2 hours of debate yesterday, SB10, the bill to ban cockfighting, passed the Senate in a historic vote of 33-11. Six adverse amendments were introduced by Senators Phil Griego (D-San Jose) and Rod Adair (R-Roswell) in an attempt to weaken the bill. The Senate approved two of the six amendments: 1) to decrease penalties to a petty misdemeanor for the first offense, a misdemeanor for the second offense and a fourth degree felony for the third and subsequent offenses; and 2) to remove all penalties for attending a cockfight.

The bill now goes to the House where it will receive committee referral.

Thank you to all of our members and supporters yesterday and in the weeks that led up to this historic moment, however, we can't rest yet! Please begin calling your House representative today and ask them to support SB10. To find your Representative please go to: legis.state.nm.us/lcs/legislatorsearch.asp

Updates and more information can be found at: www.WillTheFightGoOn.com

 

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