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Introduced
01/27/2022
01/27/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE COURTS; ALLOWING PROBATE JUDGES TO SIGN ORDERS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS FROM A LOCATION IN THE COUNTY THAT IS NOT THE COUNTY SEAT; REPEALING SECTION 34-7-5 NMSA 1978 (BEING LAWS 1869-1870, CHAPTER 51, SECTION 2, AS AMENDED) PERTAINING TO PENALTIES FOR PROBATE JUDGES OR CLERKS.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to allow probate judges to sign orders or other documents related to probate court matters from any location within the county they serve, rather than being required to sign them only at the county seat. The bill also repeals a section of the existing law that imposed penalties on probate judges or clerks for not maintaining their offices in the county seat.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/27/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=179&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0179.pdf |
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