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NM HJR11
Joint Resolution
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Randall Pettigrew
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 4 of the New Mexico Constitution creating a permanent "interim administrative rule oversight committee" consisting of 12 legislators
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Committee membership would be appointed by House and Senate floor leaders (3 members each from majority and minority leaders), with two-year terms expiring on the third Tuesday in January of odd-numbered years
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Chair position would alternate between House and Senate and between the two major political parties each year to ensure bipartisan representation
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Committee would meet at least monthly during interim periods to review proposed executive agency rules, staff analyses, and fiscal impact reports at least two weeks before public rule hearings
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Empowers the committee to recommend the legislature overturn agency rules that do not comply with authorizing law, and grants the legislature authority to overturn such rules during session; amendment would be submitted to voters at the next general or special election
Legislative Description
Interim Admin. Rule Oversight Committee, Ca
Last Action
Sent to HGEIC - Referrals: HGEIC/HJC
1/29/2026