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NM HJR11

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Randall Pettigrew

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 4 of the New Mexico Constitution creating a permanent "interim administrative rule oversight committee" consisting of 12 legislators

  • 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

  • Chair position would alternate between House and Senate and between the two major political parties each year to ensure bipartisan representation

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Government, Elections & Indian Affairs1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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