FIFTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURESB 230/a

FIRST SESSION, 2021

March 10, 2021

Mr. President:

    Your JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

SENATE BILL 230

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

    1. On page 2, line 9, strike the period and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

"that shall include:

                  (a) a historical perspective on New Mexico, spotlighting the many racial and ethnic subpopulations that live and work in New Mexico and the need for all New Mexicans to be aware of, appreciate and celebrate the cultural differences alive in the state;

                  (b) strategies that eliminate cultural prejudices and discrimination while strengthening the common threads that bind individuals into one state and one nation;

                  (c) strategies that improve engagement with employees, customers or clients from different cultural backgrounds; and

                  (d) strategies that counteract unconscious bias and foster a climate of diversity and inclusion in the state government workplace.".

                               Respectfully submitted,

                               ___________________________________

                               Joseph Cervantes, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

          (Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

                  Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 6 For 3 Against

Yes:     6

No:      Baca, Moores, Pirtle

Excused: None

Absent:  None

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