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Introduced
01/21/2022
01/21/2022
In Committee
02/08/2022
02/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE; DIRECTING THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SERVICE TO DEVELOP AN ONGOING STATUTORY REVISION PROGRAM; CREATING THE POSITION OF THE REVISOR OF STATUTES WITHIN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SERVICE; PROVIDING DUTIES; INCLUDING THE REVISOR OF STATUTES AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW MEXICO COMPILATION COMMISSION; PROVIDING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
AI Summary
This bill creates a permanent and ongoing statutory revision program within the New Mexico Legislative Council Service, with the purpose of making the state's statutes more accessible, understandable, and usable. The bill establishes the position of "Revisor of Statutes" within the Legislative Council Service to assist with this program, including coordinating with the New Mexico Compilation Commission. The bill also amends existing law to specify the duties of the Legislative Council Service, including recommending measures to improve the form and working of the state's statutes. The bill appropriates $100,000 to the Legislative Council Service to employ a Revisor of Statutes and administer the statutory revision program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/08/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=116&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0116.pdf |
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