Bill > HB40

This bill amends an existing law to provide grounds for the recall election of elective officers in commission-manager municipalities in New Mexico. The key provisions are: 1) The bill allows for the recall of any elective officer in a commission-manager municipality, with the grounds being malfeasance, misfeasance in office, or violation of the oath of office, based on acts or failures to act during the current term. 2) Before a recall petition can be circulated, the factual allegations supporting the grounds for recall must be presented to the district court, which must determine that probable cause exists for the grounds before the petition can move forward. 3) The recall election process is outlined, including ballot requirements, vote thresholds, and ineligibility for reelection for a recalled officer until their original term expires. 4) Provisions are included for filling vacancies created by a successful recall election, and for the timing of any subsequent recall attempts.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=40&year=17