HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 7

51st legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2014

INTRODUCED BY

Jeff Steinborn and Timothy M. Keller

A JOINT RESOLUTION

PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO TO PROVIDE FOR NOMINATING COMMITTEES FOR ALL APPOINTED MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF REGENTS OF STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     SECTION 1. It is proposed to amend Article 12 of the constitution of New Mexico by adding a new section to read:

     "Nominating committees shall be established by law to provide lists of names for appointments by the governor to each of the boards of regents of the state educational institutions enumerated in Article 12, Section 11 of this constitution. Each committee shall be bipartisan and shall include members of the faculty and student body of the educational institution and members of the community where the educational institution resides. The legislature shall provide by law for the appointment, terms, powers and duties of the nominating committees."

     SECTION 2. The amendment proposed by this resolution shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at the next general election or at any special election prior to that date that may be called for that purpose.

- 2 -