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NM HJR12

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Randall Pettigrew

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests Congress call an Article V constitutional convention limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit federal power over public and private lands, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress

  • Cites that 22,747,000 acres (29.24%) of New Mexico's land is managed by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, with an additional 2,712,600 acres (5.48%) under National Park Service and Department of Defense control

  • Authorizes the New Mexico legislature to appoint commissioners to the convention, including representatives of users of federal lands and their resources

  • Directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the application to the U.S. President, Senate leadership, and House leadership

  • Application remains in effect until at least two-thirds of state legislatures submit applications on the same subject

Legislative Description

Constitutional Convention

Last Action

Sent to HGEIC - Referrals: HGEIC/HJC

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Government, Elections & Indian Affairs2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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