2007 SB 1079 Release of Wolves in NM
- CVNM Position:
- Oppose
- Year:
- 2007
- Sponsors:
-
Steve Komadina
- Topics:
- Wildlife & Habitat Conservation
- Legislative Info:
- SB 1079 on nmlegis.gov »
Description
SB1079 attempted to undermine recovery programs for endangered species, in this case the Mexican gray wolf, by imposing unconstitutional penalties on anyone associated with reintroduction of a wolf who ‘commits an offense’.
Outcome
SB1079 died in the Senate.
How Legislators Voted on SB 1079
- = Pro Conservation Vote
- = Anti Conservation Vote
- A = Absent
- E = Excused
- R = Recused
- W = Abstain
| Legislator | Party | District | Office | Conservation Vote |
Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamirano, Ben (D) | D | 28 | Senator | E | 2007 |
| Griego, Phil A. (D) | D | 39 | Senator | 2007 | |
| Harden, Clinton (R) | R | 7 | Senator | 2007 | |
| Martinez, Richard C. (D) | D | 5 | Senator | E | 2007 |
| Payne, William H. (R) | R | 20 | Senator | E | 2007 |
| Pinto, John (D) | D | 3 | Senator | 2007 | |
| Ryan, John (R) | R | 10 | Senator | 2007 | |
| Sharer, William E. (R) | R | 1 | Senator | 2007 | |
| Taylor, James (D) | D | 14 | Senator | E | 2007 |