New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HJR3: ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, CA
Status: In committee, January 22, 2026
What the bill says
A joint resolution proposing to amend the constitution of new mexico by adding a new section of article 2 to provide the people of the state with environmental rights, including the right to clean and healthy air, water, soil and environments; healthy flora, fauna and habitats; a stable climate and thriving ecosystems; and the preservation of the natural, cultural and healthful qualities of the environment, and directs the state, counties and municipalities to serve as trustees of the natural resources of new mexico for the benefit of all people.
From the introduced text, January 14, 2026:
A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO BY ADDING A NEW SECTION OF ARTICLE 2 TO PROVIDE THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO CLEAN AND HEALTHY AIR, WATER, SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTS; HEALTHY FLORA, FAUNA AND HABITATS; A STABLE CLIMATE AND THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS; AND THE PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL, CULTURAL AND HEALTHFUL QUALITIES OF THE ENVIRONMENT, AND DIRECTS THE STATE, COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO SERVE AS TRUSTEES OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF NEW MEXICO FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PEOPLE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. It is proposed to amend Article 2 of the constitution of New Mexico by adding a new section to read: "A. The people of the state shall have a right to clean and healthy air, water, soil and environments; healthy .232673.1 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ flora, fauna and habitats; a stable climate and thriving ecosystems; and the preservation of the natural, cultural and healthful qualities of the environment. The state, counties and municipalities shall protect these rights equitably for all people, including future generations, and regardless of race, ethnicity, tribal affiliation, gender, socioeconomics or geography. Securing a more stable climate, including for future generations, is a compelling state interest and shall be a …
Sponsors
- Joanne Ferrary (D, HD-037) · primary sponsor