Political party rules and regulations filed as required by the Election Code [N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 1] are subject to amendment only in the manner provided for in such rules and regulations. No amendments shall be made less than one hundred twenty days prior to any general election, nor shall any amendment be effective until thirty days after being filed. Amendments shall be filed in the same manner as original party rules and regulations are filed.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 1-7-5

  • 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.