Bill > SJR2

This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the New Mexico Constitution to eliminate the "pocket veto," which is when a governor can effectively veto a bill by not acting on it before the legislature adjourns. Currently, if the governor doesn't sign or veto a bill within a certain timeframe, it doesn't become law if the legislature adjourns. This resolution would change that by making any bill passed by the legislature and not acted upon by the governor automatically become law, unless the governor formally vetoes it. Additionally, it would require the governor to provide a written explanation for any bill they veto, which would be filed with the legislature and the Secretary of State. This change aims to increase legislative transparency and prevent bills from dying without a clear reason.