Air Force One arrives at Heathrow and President Bush strides to a warm and dignified reception from the Queen. They are driven in a 1934 Bentley to the edge of central London where they change to a magnificent 17th century carriage hitched to six white horses. They continue on towards Buckingham Palace waving to the thousands of  cheering Britons; all is going well.

Suddenly the right rear horse lets fly with the most horrendous earth-shattering fart ever heard in the  British Empire . The smell is atrocious!  Both passengers in the carriage must use handkerchiefs over their noses.  The fart shakes the coach but the two dignitaries of state do their best to ignore the
incident.

The Queen turns to President Bush, “Mr. President, please accept my regrets.  I am sure you understand there are some things that even a queen cannot control.”

George Bush, always trying to be presidential, replied, “Y our Majesty, do not give the matter another thought.  Until you mentioned it, I thought it was one of the horses.”

 
 

Dear Brian Eckert,

Legislative Update

HB603: Domestic Partner Rights And Responsibilities Act Receives “Do Pass” From Senate Judiciary

 

By a vote of 5-1, HB603 passed out of Senate Judiciary last night.  Over 50 people showed up to support HB603.  The opposition only had about 8 people in the room. 

 

Rep. Mimi Stewart presented the bill.  Sen. Cisco McSorley, Chair of Senate Judiciary asked how many people were there to oppose the bill, and asked them if they wanted to testify.  One man, who most of the opposition seemed to believe was their best spokesperson, spoke in opposition.  His statement claimed that if they passed HB603, it would lead to people marrying children, relatives, and sheep.  The testimony was over. 

 

Sen. McSorley asked how many people were there to support the Bill.  Our 50+ people raised their hands, but offered no testimony.  The committee went immediately into the vote.  Voting in favor of HB603 were Senators McSorley, Grubesic, Martinez, M. Sanchez and Lopez.  Sen. Adair opposed the Bill.  Senators Rainaldi, Cravens, Harden and Payne were not in the room.

SUPPORT EQNM’S LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS BY MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TODAY

YOUR HELP NEEDED!!

 

We have one more obstacle to overcome.  In an attempt to kill this legislation, it is likely that our opposition will try to amend this bill on the floor.  We cannot allow HB603 to be amended in any way. 

 

We have only one day left, so please , if you live in any of the targeted Senator’s Districts listed below, contact your Senator  by phone and by clicking the link below and ask them to support HB603 as is and to vote against any amendments which would change or delay this Bill.

 

Sen. Ben Altamirano – 505.986.4733

 

 

Sen. Sue Wilson Beffort – 505.986-4395

 

 

 

Sen. Carlos Cisneros – 505.986-4863

 

 

 

Sen. Mary Jane Garcia – 505.986.4726

 

 

 

Sen. Phil Griego – 505.986.4861

 

 

 

Sen. Timothy Jennings – 505.986.4362

 

 

 

Sen. Linda Lopez – 505.986.4737

 

 

Sen. Lynda Lovejoy – 505.986.4859

 

 

 

Sen. Richard Martinez – 505.986.4389

 

 

Sen. Cynthia Nava – 505.986.4834

 

 

 

Sen. Mary Kay Papen -505.986.4270

 

 

Sen. Lidio Rainaldi – 505.986.4310

 

 

 

Sen. Shannon Robinson – 505.986.4856

 

 

Sen. Nancy Rodriguez -505.986.4264

 

 

 

Sen. John Ryan – 505.986.4373

 

 

Sen. Bernadette Sanchez – 505.986.4267

 

 

 

Sen. Michael Sanchez – 505.986.4727

 

 

Sen. John Arthur Smith – 505.986.4363

 

 

 

Sen. Diane Snyder – 505.986.4375

 

 

Sen. James Taylor – 505.986.4862

 

 

 

Sen. David Ulibarri – 505.986.4265

CLICK HERE TO TELL YOUR TARGETED SENATOR TO SUPPORT HB603 AND TO VOTE AGAINST ANY AMENDMENTS!

 

We are so close.  We are only one floor vote away.  We hope to see you tomorrow.  Your support has made the difference!