HOUSE RESOLUTION 04

47th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2005

INTRODUCED BY

James Roger Madalena

A RESOLUTION

PROPOSING A HOUSE RULE ESTABLISHING A DRESS CODE FOR MEMBERS THAT ALLOWS THE WEARING OF BOLO TIES.

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

     WHEREAS, the rules of the house of representatives may be amended by a two-thirds' vote of the members of the house or by a majority vote of the members of the house upon the recommendation of the rules and order of business committee;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that a House Rule 7-18 be adopted to read:

"7-18     Members of the house of representatives shall dress in business attire befitting the decorum of the house and in all cases the wearing of bolo ties shall be permitted. All persons permitted access to the floor of the house shall be held to the same standard.".

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