New Mexico
New Mexico lawmaker removed from committee over allegations
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto has been faraway from his place as chairman of the New Mexico Finance Authority interim committee attributable to sexual harassment allegations in opposition to him. Senate President Professional Tem Mimi Stewart introduced the transfer Saturday, and appointed Sen. Nancy Rodriguez, D-Santa Fe, to exchange Ivey-Soto on the committee.
“Given the scope and nature of the allegations levied in opposition to Senator Ivey-Soto, it could be inappropriate for him to stay ready of authority till the allegations are totally, pretty and transparently resolved,” Stewart stated in a press release. “Our committees should be performing at their absolute best. Members ought to really feel comfy working with their committee leaders, as ought to the general public and all those that work together with them.”
Stewart additionally desires Ivey-Soto to step down from the Senate Guidelines Committee, the panel he leads throughout formal legislative periods, however she doesn’t have the ability to take away him from that submit unilaterally.
Ivey-Soto has denied the harassment allegations.
“Apparently, we’ve distributed with the idea of harmless till confirmed responsible,” Ivey-Soto informed the Albuquerque Journal.