Any person who shall, without lawful authority, materially change or alter, or make away with, any bill pending in or passed by the legislature, shall be deemed guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment in the penitentiary for not less than one year nor more than five years.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Constitution Article IV § 21 - Alteration or theft of bill

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.