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NM SB357

NM SB357
Require Cabinet Secretaries To Reside In Nm


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Introduced
02/10/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS; REQUIRING CONFIRMED DEPARTMENT SECRETARIES TO FILE AN AFFIDAVIT OF NEW MEXICO RESIDENCY; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF DEPARTMENT SECRETARIES WHO FAIL TO FILE AN AFFIDAVIT OF NEW MEXICO RESIDENCY OR FAIL TO MAINTAIN NEW MEXICO RESIDENCY.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to require confirmed department secretaries to file an affidavit of New Mexico residency within 30 days of confirmation or the effective date of the bill, whichever is later. The bill also provides for the removal of department secretaries who fail to file the affidavit or fail to maintain residency in the state. The term "resident" is defined to mean a person who lives in and is domiciled in New Mexico.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

SRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (on 03/01/2021)

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