Brian Egolf
Brian Egolf | |
|---|---|
| 30th Speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
| In office January 17, 2017 – January 17, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Don Tripp |
| Succeeded by | Javier Martínez |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| In office January 2009 – January 17, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Wirth |
| Succeeded by | Reena Szczepanski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1976 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Georgetown University (BS) University of New Mexico (JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Brian Egolf[1] (born September 10, 1976) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives. He has also served as speaker of the House between 2017 and 2023.
Early life and education
[edit]Egolf was born in Oklahoma City and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law.[2]
Career
[edit]In the 2017 legislative session, Egolf served on the Judiciary, Rules and Order of Business, and Taxation & Revenue Committees.[3]
Egolf championed equal pay for equal work for the women of New Mexico,[4] reduced government corruption through the creation of the New Mexico State Ethics Commission,[5] and passed legislation to penalize the distribution of sensitive images, such as child pornography.[6] As a private practice attorney, Egolf filed suit in New Mexico district court on behalf of a gay couple that was denied a marriage license.[7][8]
Egolf was considered a potential congressional candidate for the United States House of Representatives in the 2014 election against incumbent Republican Steve Pearce.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Egolf resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his family.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Brian Egolf, Jr". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "Rep. Brian Egolf (D-NM)". CQRCengage.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ Garner, Toolie. "New Mexico Fair Pay for Women Act is signed into law". www.grantcountybeat.com. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ "Dems push ethics bills after year of scandals | The NM Political Report". nmpoliticalreport.com. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ Mexican, Milan SimonichThe New. "Governor signs 'revenge porn' bill into law". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ "Egolf Firm Petitions High Court On Same-Sex Marriage Case". Arc Publishing. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ Post, AP/The Huffington (December 19, 2013). "New Mexico Supreme Court Rules Gay Marriage Constitutional". Huffington Post. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ Livingston, Abby (November 13, 2013). "Democrats' Mission in N.M.: Breaking Steve Pearce". Roll Call. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
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