New penalty for corrupt politicians

Bill Payne

Milan Simonich - Bill by Sen. William Payne could take away public pensions, force return of salaries. Public officials in New Mexico who commit a felony will have more to lose starting Wednesday. Those convicted in public corruption cases could be required to repay their salaries and forfeit their accumulated state pension benefits. A new state law gives judges the authority to increase the basic sentence by adding those penalties. Legislators approved the bill without any dissenting votes and Gov. Susana Martinez signed it in February. The corruption crackdown, sponsored by Repulican Sen. William Payne of Albuquerque, is one of 19 state laws that go into effect Wednesday, May 19. Read More News New Mexico

New penalty for corrupt politicians