SENATE RESOLUTION 2

55th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2021

INTRODUCED BY

Jacob R. Candelaria

A RESOLUTION

AMENDING THE SENATE RULES REGARDING THE ORDER IN WHICH BILLS REFERRED TO THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE ARE HEARD.

     WHEREAS, Senate Rule 24-1 provides that the rules of the senate may be amended by a two-thirds' vote of all the members of the senate or by a majority vote of the members of the senate upon the recommendation of the senate rules committee;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that a new rule be enacted to read:

"9-11     The chair of the judiciary committee shall schedule each senate bill, resolution or memorial to be heard in the committee in the order in which it is referred to the committee unless the sponsor agrees to a postponement to some other specified date.".

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