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NM HJR6
Joint Resolution
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew McQueen
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending the New Mexico Constitution to create two equal 45-day regular legislative sessions per biennium, replacing the current system of 60-day sessions in odd-numbered years and 30-day sessions in even-numbered years
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Changes the start date of legislative sessions from the third Tuesday to the second Tuesday of January each year
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Removes restrictions that limited even-numbered year sessions to only budgets, appropriations, revenue bills, and governor-requested legislation, allowing all bills to be considered in any session
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Expands veto override authority to allow the legislature to consider overriding vetoes from any regular, special, or extraordinary session within the same biennium, not just the previous session
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Requires voter approval at the next general election or a special election called for that purpose
Legislative Description
Session Length And Bill Consideration, Ca
Last Action
Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC
2/14/2026