New Mexico Statutes 1-16-4. Ballot questions; state constitutional amendments; publication
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A. The secretary of state shall cause the ballot question for a proposed constitutional amendment to be published as provided in Article 19, § 1 of the constitution of New Mexico.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 1-16-4
- 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.
B. The secretary of state shall post a proposed constitutional amendment beginning no later than seventy days prior to the election at which the amendment is to be submitted to the voters of the state for their approval or rejection.
C. Each county clerk shall post a proposed constitutional amendment beginning no later than sixty-seven days prior to the election at which the amendment is to be submitted to the voters of the state for their approval or rejection.