New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HJR4: CYFD COMMISSION, CA
Status: In committee, January 28, 2026
What the bill says
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution of new mexico by adding a new section to article 5 to provide for the creation of the children, youth and families commission to make policy for and direct the operations of a state agency of the executive branch responsible for child welfare as provided by law.
From the introduced text, January 19, 2026:
A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO ARTICLE 5 TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES COMMISSION TO MAKE POLICY FOR AND DIRECT THE OPERATIONS OF A STATE AGENCY OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH RESPONSIBLE FOR CHILD WELFARE AS PROVIDED BY LAW. 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: "A. The "children, youth and families commission" is created to make policy for and direct the operations of a state agency of the executive branch responsible for child welfare as provided by law. The governor, the speaker of the house of representatives and the president pro tempore of the .232548.2 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ senate shall each appoint one member of the commission. Members shall have educational credentials and child welfare and administrative experience as provided by law. B. The terms of commission members shall be for six years and shall be staggered as provided by law. A vacancy on the commission shall be filled by appointment by the original appointing authority for the remainder of the unexpired term. A commission member may be removed for …
Sponsors
- Eleanor Chávez (D, HD-026) · primary sponsor
- Javier Martínez (D, HD-011)
- Meredith A. Dixon (D, HD-020)
Latest actions
- : HGEIC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HGEIC - Referrals: HGEIC/HJC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
- : Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF
Subjects: STATE AGENCIES & DEPARTMENTS (including reorganization), CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO
Common questions
- What is HJR4?
- HJR4 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CYFD COMMISSION, CA.
- What does HJR4 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution of new mexico by adding a new section to article 5 to provide for the creation of the children, youth and families commission to make policy for and direct the operations of a state agency of the executive branch responsible for child welfare as provided by law.
- What is the status of HJR4?
- In committee as of January 28, 2026. Latest action: HGEIC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (January 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR4?
- Eleanor Chávez (D, HD-026), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR4?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=JR&legNo=4&year=26
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