A letter released last month signed by over two dozen leaders affiliated with public interest groups throughout New Mexico requested leadership strip Ivey-Soto of his interim committee assignments and to “swiftly” release the full investigative report into Ivey-Soto’s behavior. The investigation is reportedly complete yet the public has not been informed of the outcome.

And now, several months have passed with no action.

Leadership must take the following actions to hold Ivey-Soto accountable and create a safe, professional environment for all New Mexicans with business before the legislature:

1. Strip Ivey-Soto’s committee assignments and leadership roles.
2. Release the investigative report into Ivey-Soto’s behavior immediately.
3. Take steps to eradicate bullying and sexual harassment within the legislature – including updating the State Ethics Commission’s oversight to include harassment and bullying.

It’s time to hold Senator Ivey-Soto accountable. His behavior has been the worst kept secret in the Legislature for far too long, and we cannot continue to allow him to escape accountability for his harmful behavior.