New Mexico considers pension forfeiture in corruption cases

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico lawmakers are proposing a pension-forfeiture law aimed at elected officials who are convicted or plead guilty to corruption charges.
The bill from Democratic Rep. Matthew McQueen of Santa Fe and Republican Sen. Mark Moores of Albuquerque responds to a string of high profile corruption cases against New Mexico elected officials.
The pension forfeiture proposal would erase certain retirement benefits when an elected official is convicted of corruption-related