New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HJR5: LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION, CA
Status: Passed both chambers, February 17, 2026
What the bill says
A joint resolution proposing to amend article 4, section 10 of the constitution of new mexico to allow legislative compensation that is limited to the median household income for new mexico, to require legislative compensation to be reduced if the median household income for new mexico falls, to allow legislative compensation to be increased only if the median household income for new mexico rises and to provide for delayed implementation.
From the enrolled text, March 6, 2026:
A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE 4, SECTION 10 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO TO ALLOW LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION THAT IS LIMITED TO THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR NEW MEXICO, TO REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION TO BE REDUCED IF THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR NEW MEXICO FALLS, TO ALLOW LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION TO BE INCREASED ONLY IF THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR NEW MEXICO RISES AND TO PROVIDE FOR DELAYED IMPLEMENTATION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. It is proposed to amend Article 4, Section 10 of the constitution of New Mexico to read: "A. Each member of the legislature is entitled to receive: (1) per diem at the internal revenue service per diem rate for the city of Santa Fe for each day's attendance during each session of the legislature and the internal revenue service standard mileage rate for each mile traveled in going to and returning from the seat of government by the usual traveled route, once each session as defined by Article 4, Section 5 of this constitution; (2) per diem expense and mileage at the same rates as provided in Paragraph (1) of this subsection for service at meetings required by legislative committees HJR 5/a Page established by the legislature to meet in the interim between sessions; and (3) …
Sponsors
- Cristina Parajón (D, HD-025) · primary sponsor
- Angelica Rubio (D, HD-035)
- Michelle Paulene Abeyta (D, HD-069)
- Cindy Nava (D, SD-009)
- Angel M. Charley (D, SD-030)
- Marianna Anaya (D, HD-018)
- Heather Berghmans (D, SD-015)
- Kathleen Cates (D, HD-044)
- Katy Duhigg (D, SD-010)
- Natalie Figueroa (D, SD-018)
- Joy Garratt (D, HD-029)
- Yanira Gurrola (D, HD-016)
Latest actions
- : Passed in the Senate - Y:23 N:19
- : SRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC
- : Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:41 N:26
- : HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : HGEIC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
- : Sent to HGEIC - Referrals: HGEIC/HJC
- : Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
- : Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF
Subjects: CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO, LEGISLATURE
Common questions
- What is HJR5?
- HJR5 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION, CA.
- What does HJR5 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution proposing to amend article 4, section 10 of the constitution of new mexico to allow legislative compensation that is limited to the median household income for new mexico, to require legislative compensation to be reduced if the median household income for new mexico falls, to allow legislative compensation to be increased only if the median household income for new mexico rises and to provide for delayed implementation.
- What is the status of HJR5?
- Passed both chambers as of February 17, 2026. Latest action: Passed in the Senate - Y:23 N:19 (February 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR5?
- Cristina Parajón (D, HD-025), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR5?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=JR&legNo=5&year=26
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