Bill > SJR7

This Joint Resolution proposes to amend the New Mexico Constitution to allow the state to use its funds for specific purposes that are currently restricted. Specifically, it aims to permit the state to spend money on providing essential household services, which are defined as infrastructure for internet, energy, water, wastewater, or other services as determined by law. It also seeks to allow the state to provide disaster relief to individuals, businesses, and federally recognized nonprofit organizations, and to support community well-being initiatives, which encompass a broad range of services and infrastructure related to food, water, sanitation, housing, healthcare, education, transportation, social support, environment, and employment. These expenditures would only be allowed under certain conditions and would require general implementing legislation approved by a majority vote of both houses of the legislature, with safeguards to protect public funds.