RELATING TO THE STATE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION; AMENDING THE PROVISIONS FOR REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONERS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
Section 1. Section 67-3-5 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1967, Chapter 266, Section 4, as amended) is amended to read:
"67-3-5. REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONERS.-- The state
transportation commission, appointed by the governor and
confirmed by the senate, shall serve at the pleasure of the
governor. Transportation commissioners, appointed and
confirmed by the senate pursuant to Subsection B of Section
67-3-4 NMSA 1978, shall not be removed without prior
approval of the senate."