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NM HJR6

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew McQueen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Changes the start date of legislative sessions from the third Tuesday to the second Tuesday of January each year

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/14/2026
Government, Elections & Indian Affairs1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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