§ 3-17-1 Ordinances; purposes
§ 3-17-2 Ordinances; style
§ 3-17-3 Notice by publication of certain proposed ordinances
§ 3-17-4 Ordinances; roll call vote; adoption
§ 3-17-5 Proof of ordinance; authentication; publication; effective date; codification
§ 3-17-6 Codes adopted and enforced by reference; availability
§ 3-17-7 Water conservation and drought management plans
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 3 > Article 17 - Ordinances

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.