BrantleyCSANTA FE – Senator Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) has been appointed as the ranking Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Chaired by Senator Joseph Cervantes (D-Las Cruces), Senate Judiciary Committee hears all key bills related to public safety, sentencing reform, constitutional issues, and legal matters.

In the past year, leaders across the state have indicated they will bring major bills that will likely be heard before the Senate Judiciary Committee. These include the Governor's public safety package, the attorney general's anti-hazing and anti cyberbullying bills, RICO statute reforms, second amendment bills, CYFD oversight legislation, and even Senator Brantley's own proposed border safety package. As a legislator, Senator Brantley has repeatedly lead on a number of these issues in staunch support of the Constitution and the rule of law.

In response to her appointment, Senator Brantley issued the following statement:

"The Senate Judiciary Committee is arguably the most powerful committee in the legislature—I am honored to lead the effort to reform public safety in New Mexico. The Governor, Democratic legislative leaders, and my Republican colleagues all agree: it's time to address our state's growing crime epidemic. I have a strong working relationship with the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and I am eager to find common ground to advance the most thoughtful and effective solutions for combating crime. I am privileged to hold this important role and look forward to advancing policies that benefit all New Mexicans."