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This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the New Mexico Constitution that would modify the length and scope of legislative sessions. Specifically, it changes the annual legislative session duration from varying lengths (previously 60 days in odd-numbered years and 30 days in even-numbered years) to a uniform 45-day session for all regular legislative sessions. The resolution also expands the subjects that can be considered during even-numbered year sessions, allowing legislators to override vetoes of bills from the same legislative biennium (two-year period), which was previously more restricted. Additionally, the resolution maintains the existing provision that no special session can exceed 30 days and specifies that the legislative session will continue to begin at 12:00 noon on the third Tuesday of January each year. The proposed constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters for approval or rejection at the next general election or a special election called for this purpose.

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