[LWVNM Action] Response on SB180/a

[Kathleen Burke]

Dick, I am afraid your analysis,or the Secretary of State’s analysis is simply that; an individual’s analysis.  The text of the amendment itself is theproblem and any reasons stated (legitimate or not) for introducing theamendment do not outweigh the amendment’s insult to democracy. I doubt that youcondone the claim of administrative necessities as acceptable reason for raisingpetition signature requirements FOR MINOR PARTIES only. Or do you? Creating anew law to make matching signature petition requirements for minor parties andDTSs, and thereby increasing signature requirements for minor parties, would benecessary for what? Why not lower the requirements to match, rather thanincrease them?

This is the point of ourconcern. We have League members and leaders past and present here who clearly opposethis measure.

League members received anemail from the LWVUS this week stating “…taking a stand against partisangerrymandering, and ensuring that voters in every state can participate in afree, fair, and equitable voting process. Our 2023 Annual Fund toDefend Democracy is critical”. Are we ensuring a “fair and equitable votingprocess” in New Mexico if we endorse knee-capping minor parties?
Again, I believe we shouldpull all support for the bill and make a public statement. Current and pastleadership have agreed. By the way, I was told just two weeks ago, by a current billanalyst of the majority party, that most bill analyses are biased. Something totake into consideration.




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