Bill > HJR1

This Joint Resolution proposes to amend the New Mexico Constitution to allow public assistance for essential household services, such as internet, energy, water, and wastewater, primarily for residential use. This change would require the legislature to pass general laws, approved by a majority vote in both houses, to implement such assistance and would include safeguards to protect public funds. The proposed amendment would add a new subsection (H) to Article 9, Section 14 of the constitution, which currently restricts the state and its subdivisions from lending credit or making donations to private entities. The amendment would also be put to a vote of the people for approval.