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NM HJR9

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Randall Pettigrew

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • New Mexico legislature requests Congress call an Article V constitutional convention, requiring applications from two-thirds of states (34 states)

  • Convention scope limited to three purposes: imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting federal power and jurisdiction, and establishing term limits for federal officials and members of Congress

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

  • Application remains in effect as a continuing application 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

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Government, Elections & Indian Affairs1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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