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NM HJR3

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joanne Ferrary

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the New Mexico Constitution to establish environmental rights including clean air, water, soil, healthy flora and fauna, stable climate, and thriving ecosystems

  • Requires the state, counties, and municipalities to protect these rights equitably for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, tribal affiliation, gender, socioeconomics, or geography

  • Designates state, counties, and municipalities as trustees of New Mexico's natural resources with duty to conserve, protect, and maintain them for present and future generations

  • Makes the provisions self-executing and enforceable against state and local governments, but explicitly prohibits monetary damages for violations

  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment be submitted to voters at the next general election or a special election called for that purpose

Legislative Description

Environmental Rights, Ca

Last Action

Sent to HENRC - Referrals: HENRC/HJC

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy & Natural Resources1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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