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A JOINT RESOLUTION

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 5 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF

NEW MEXICO TO REQUIRE CONFIRMATION OF CABINET SECRETARIES AT

THE BEGINNING OF EACH TERM OF A GOVERNOR.

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

Section 1. It is proposed to amend Article 5 of the

constitution of New Mexico by adding a new section to read:

"The heads of all cabinet-level departments or agencies

whose appointment is subject to confirmation by the senate

shall be subject to confirmation or reconfirmation by the

senate at the beginning of each term of a governor."

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.