Bill > HJR2

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to Article 4, Section 22 of the New Mexico Constitution to clarify and modernize gubernatorial veto procedures. The amendment updates gender-neutral language, specifies that bills not returned within three days (excluding Sundays) after presentation automatically become law, and establishes clear guidelines for bills presented during the last three days of a legislative session. It introduces new provisions requiring the governor to provide a written explanation for any veto of a bill or parts of a bill, and maintains the existing line-item veto power for appropriations bills. The amendment also ensures that bills vetoed during the final days of a legislative session must be approved or vetoed within twenty days after the session's adjournment, and the bill can only become law if specifically approved. The proposed constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters for approval at the next general election or a special election called for this purpose.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=JR&legno=2&year=25