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NM HJR7

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew McQueen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 4, Section 5 of the New Mexico Constitution removing restrictions on what types of bills can be considered during even-numbered year sessions

  • Currently, even-numbered year sessions are limited to budgets, appropriations, revenue bills, and bills requested by the governor; this amendment would allow all bills to be considered

  • Expands veto override authority to allow the legislature to consider overriding vetoes from any regular, special, or extraordinary session within the same two-year legislative biennium

  • Maintains existing session length limits: 60 days for odd-numbered year sessions, 30 days for even-numbered year sessions, and 30 days maximum for special sessions

  • Requires voter approval at the next general election or a special election called for that purpose

Legislative Description

Consideration Of Bills In All Sessions, Ca

Last Action

Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/11/2026
Government, Elections & Indian Affairs1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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