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This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the New Mexico Constitution that would establish a process for counties within the state to secede. Specifically, it outlines conditions under which New Mexico would consent to the secession of three or more contiguous counties, allowing them to potentially form a new state or join an existing one. These conditions include a petition signed by at least fifteen percent of qualified voters in each affected county, a special election in each county where at least two-thirds of the votes favor secession, unanimous resolutions from each county commission to secede together, the repayment of any outstanding state debts by the seceding counties, and ultimately, the passage of a law by the U.S. Congress, signed by the President, granting consent for the secession. If approved, this proposed amendment would then be put to a vote of the people of New Mexico at the next general election or a prior special election.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=JR&legno=10&year=26