Bill > SJR16

This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of New Mexico, specifically Article 7, Section 2, to establish a minimum age requirement of 18 years for holding any elective public office, unless the constitution itself specifies otherwise. This change aims to ensure that individuals seeking elected positions meet a certain age threshold, aligning with the age of majority for voting and other civic responsibilities. The resolution also clarifies that this age requirement applies to all citizens who are legal residents, qualified electors, and at least 18 years old, while also allowing the legislature to set qualifications for appointed positions and reaffirming that gender or the payment of certain taxes cannot be used to deny the right to hold office.