Date: Tue, 21 Mar 1995 06:13:56 -0500 (EST) From: David Casti Submitted by: Bob Summersgill The Hate Crimes bill in New Mexico, SB 615, has passed both houses of the NM legislature and is on it's way to Governor Gary Johnson. Calls, letters and faxes are needed to encourage Gov. Johnson to sign the bill into law. Gov. Johnson needs to know that the bill is mainstream (34 states have similar laws), that republicans support this anti-crime bill, and that it is a popular "tough on crime" bill. The bill allows judges the option of increasing penalties for crimes commited on the basis of the victim's actual or perceived race, ancestory, national origin, religionn, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. Letters can be sent to: Gary Johnson, Govenor of New Mexico Office of the Governor New Mexico State Capitol Santa Fe, NM 87503 or call 505-827-3000, or fax him at 505-827-3026. Thank you, Bob Summersgill, summers@rt66.com