New Mexico State Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino has decided to go ahead with an impeachment resolution! He is co-sponsoring it with NM State Senator John Grubesic of Santa Fe. The wording is similar to bills introduced in other states last year and it calls for the impeachment of both Bush and Cheney. The formal announcement is tentatively scheduled for January 23rd in the State Roundhouse.



The Senator’s office had initially contacted IFP on Jan. 7th in order to consult us on some of the deeper aspects of the process of impeachment in an effort to start the resolution process in their State. We sent them information regarding historical precedent, the rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, and a copy of another State’s draft resolution, and let them know we would offer any additional support they need. Then, on Jan. 12th the news broke that Senator Ortiz was pursuing the legislation. We certainly hope the information IFP provided helped in encouraging the Senator, and will continue to supply any addtional support we can. We also encourage any other State representative to contact IFP regarding any possible future impeachment resolutions. Congratulations New Mexico!

For further information or questions contact:

Legislative Aide Desi Brown

(505)256-0668

[email protected]

More:

http://www.democracyfornewmexico.com/democracy_for_new_mexico/2007/01/draft_of_impeac.html