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NM SJR4

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Lopez

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the New Mexico Constitution to extend even-numbered year legislative sessions from 30 days to 60 days, making all regular sessions the same length
  • Removes restrictions that currently limit even-numbered year sessions to only budgets, appropriations, revenue bills, and bills requested by the governor
  • Allows the legislature to consider veto overrides for bills from any regular, special, or extraordinary session within the same two-year legislative biennium
  • Special sessions would remain capped at 30 days
  • Requires voter approval at the next general election or a special election called for that purpose

Legislative Description

Session Length & Bill Consideration, Ca

Last Action

Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC/SJC

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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