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This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the New Mexico constitution regarding the appointment of members to the boards of regents for state educational institutions. The key provisions include requiring the governor to nominate regents from lists provided by nominating committees for each institution, with these committees also having restrictions on political party affiliation and recent party changes for their members. Additionally, the amendment clarifies the composition of the boards of regents for most institutions, specifying the number of qualified electors and student members, and outlines specific exceptions for institutions like the New Mexico School for the Deaf, New Mexico Military Institute, and New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The amendment also modifies how student members are selected, requiring them to be chosen from a list provided by an elected student governing body, and introduces a six-month waiting period before individuals can be appointed to regent positions if they have recently changed their political party registration. Finally, the resolution states that this proposed amendment will be put to a vote of the people at the next general election.

Education

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=JR&legno=1&year=26