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
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
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
Egolf resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his family.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "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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