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A JOINT RESOLUTION

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 5 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF

NEW MEXICO TO PROVIDE THAT, IN THE CASE OF A VACANCY IN THE

OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, THE GOVERNOR SHALL FILL THE

VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SENATE.

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:

"Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the

lieutenant governor, the governor shall nominate a lieutenant

governor who shall take office upon confirmation by a

majority vote of all members elected to the senate and shall

serve the remainder of the unexpired term."

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.