Bill > HJR12

This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the New Mexico Constitution to allow for the recall of elected state officials in the executive or legislative branches. It outlines a process where registered voters can petition for the recall of an officer based on specific grounds related to their actions or violations of their oath of office during their current term. The petition must be signed by a significant percentage of voters from the relevant election, and there are time limits for circulating and filing these petitions, with different rules for statewide and non-statewide offices. If enough valid signatures are gathered, the Secretary of State (or Attorney General if the Secretary of State is the target of the recall, or the Lieutenant Governor if the Governor is the target) will certify the petition, leading to a special election or inclusion on the next general election ballot. This election will present voters with the grounds for recall, the officer's potential justification, and candidates to succeed the recalled official. If a majority votes to recall, the officer is removed, and the candidate with the most votes for the successor position wins. The resolution also includes provisions regarding when recall elections can be held, limitations on repeated recall attempts, and the ineligibility of the recalled officer to run for their own position in the recall election.