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Posted February 2nd, 2021 for WildEarth Guardians SANTA FE, N.M. Today , the Wildlife Conservation and Public Safety Act, (also known as “Roxy’s Law”) passed the Senate Conservation Committee by a vote of 7 to 2. Sponsored by Senator Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales (D-Ranchos de Taos), Senator Brenda McKenna (D-Corrales), Representative Chris Chandler (D-Los Alamos), and Representative Matthew McQueen (D-Galisteo), Senate Bill 32 would prohibit traps, snares, and poisons on public lands with a few important exemptions including the protection of human health and safety, scientific research, ecosystem management by professionals, and the protection of sovereign tribal religious practices. The vote demonstrated bipartisan legislative support for a bill that is supported by the majority of New Mexicans, from hunters and nature enthusiasts to dog walkers and park visitors. Senate Bill 32 would spare enormous numbers of New Mexican wildlife from being killed on public