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McSorley |
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Extend Governor’s Review Period |
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SJR 14 |
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Chavez |
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APPROPRIATION
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Additional Impact |
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NFI |
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$32.0 |
Non-Recurring |
General
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(Parenthesis
( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)
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SUMMARY
Synopsis
of Bill
Senate Joint
Resolution 14 amends Article 4, Section 22 of the Constitution of New Mexico to
provide the governor with more time to either approve or veto bills presented
to him during the last three days of the session and provides for an optional
override session.
The resolution allows
the governor 30 days to act on a bill presented to him during the last three
days of the legislative session. The
resolution provides that unless an override session is held, such bill will not
become law. If an override session is
held, the legislature will meet beginning at
Currently, the governor has 20 days to act on a
bill presented to him during the last three days of the legislative session and unless so
approved and signed by him, such bill shall not become a law.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
No appropriation is
contained in the bill. However, an
estimated non-recurring cost to the general fund of $32.0 is expected because
of the cost to the Secretary of State for advertising and printing to place an
item on the ballot. This non-recurring
cost will likely be realized in FY05 since the next general election is in
November 2004 unless a special election is called prior to the general election
for that purpose.
Additional costs will
also be incurred to operate the override session. The cost will be dependant on the length of
the override session (1-5 days) and the number of staff needed.
FC/yr