2009 SB 391 Landowner Takings of Certain Animals

CVNM Position:
Oppose
Year:
2009
Sponsors:
Michael Sanchez
Topics:
Wildlife & Habitat Conservation
Legislative Info:
SB 391 on nmlegis.gov »

Description

Under current law, landowners can kill any wildlife if they pose an immediate threat to life, property, or crops. SB391 would restrict this authority to predators, including bears, cougars, and bobcats, and require that the Dept. of Game & Fish provide assistance to landowners to prevent or remedy property damage or physical harm resulting from predators or other wildlife.

Outcome

The scored vote is on the amendment, which failed. The bill was Defeated in the House.


How Legislators Voted on SB 391


  • = Pro Conservation Vote
  • = Anti Conservation Vote
  • A = Absent
  • E = Excused
  • R = Recused
  • W = Abstain
Legislator Party District Office Conservation
Vote
Year
Adair, Rod (R) R 33 Senator 2009
Asbill, Vernon (R) R 34 Senator 2009
Beffort, Sue Wilson (R) R 19 Senator 2009
Boitano, Mark (R) R 18 Senator E 2009
Campos, Pete (D) D 8 Senator 2009
Cisneros, Carlos R. (D) D 6 Senator 2009
Cravens, Kent (R) R 21 Senator 2009
Duran, Dianna (R) R 40 Senator 2009
Eichenberg, Tim (D) D 15 Senator 2009
Feldman, Dede (D) D 13 Senator 2009
Fischmann, Stephen (D) D 37 Senator 2009
Garcia, Mary Jane (D) D 36 Senator 2009
Griego, Eric (D) D 14 Senator 2009
Griego, Phil A. (D) D 39 Senator 2009
Harden, Clinton (R) R 7 Senator 2009
Ingle, Stuart (R) R 27 Senator 2009
Jennings, Timothy (D) D 32 Senator 2009
Keller, Timothy M. (D) D 17 Senator A 2009
Kernan, Gay G. (R) R 42 Senator 2009
Leavell, Carroll H. (R) R 41 Senator 2009
Lopez, Linda M. (D) D 11 Senator 2009
Lovejoy, Lynda (D) D 22 Senator 2009
Martinez, Richard C. (D) D 5 Senator 2009
McSorley, Cisco (D) D 16 Senator 2009
Morales, Howie C. (D) D 28 Senator 2009
Munoz, George K. (D) D 4 Senator 2009
Nava, Cynthia (D) D 31 Senator 2009
Neville, Steven P. (R) R 2 Senator 2009
Ortiz y Pino, Gerald (D) D 12 Senator 2009
Papen, Mary Kay (D) D 38 Senator 2009
Payne, William H. (R) R 20 Senator 2009
Pinto, John (D) D 3 Senator 2009
Rodriguez, Nancy (D) D 24 Senator 2009
Rue, Sander (R) R 23 Senator 2009
Ryan, John (R) R 10 Senator 2009
Sanchez, Bernadette (D) D 26 Senator 2009
Sanchez, Michael (D) D 29 Senator 2009
Sapien, John M. (D) D 9 Senator 2009
Sharer, William E. (R) R 1 Senator 2009
Smith, John Arthur (D) D 35 Senator 2009
Ulibarri, David (D) D 30 Senator 2009
Wirth, Peter (D) D 25 Senator 2009