(Updated) Thursday: HB9-NM Domestic Partner Bill to House Floor

UPDATE 1/24/08: HB 9 passed the New Mexico House of Representatives by a margin of 33-31 today. Read my post on the victory. The bill goes next to the New Mexico Senate, where it was killed last year by 1 vote.
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If you haven't yet called your representative about HB 9, please do so now.

From EQNM: The Domestic Partnership Rights and Responsibilities act will be heard before the Full House Thursday, January 24th, 2008 at 10:00 AM. As HB 9 is the only Bill on the day’s agenda it is important that we pack the gallery to show the entire body of representatives the massive amount of support behind the fight for fairness.

The opposition will attempt to damage the bill in many ways tomorrow. As a community we must stand behind the legislators who are working for equality in New Mexico. Again, it is important to arrive early so we can be seen. This issue is extremely passionate, but it is important to respect the process and follow the Roundhouse rules when in the House Gallery.

We were able to generate nearly 25,000 e-mails to House Members over the last 36 hours. Many Members were impressed with the support and have assured they too are supporters of equality. Thank you for your excellent work in this fight for equality.