New Mexico HJR11: INTERIM ADMIN. RULE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, CA

What the bill says

A joint resolution proposing to amend article 4 of the constitution of new mexico to create a permanent interim administrative rule oversight committee and allow that committee to recommend the overturning of agency rules to the legislature; allowing the legislature to overturn agency rules during a legislative session.

From the introduced text, January 29, 2026:

A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE 4 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO TO CREATE A PERMANENT INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE RULE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND ALLOW THAT COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND THE OVERTURNING OF AGENCY RULES TO THE LEGISLATURE; ALLOWING THE LEGISLATURE TO OVERTURN AGENCY RULES DURING A LEGISLATIVE SESSION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. It is proposed to amend Article 4 of the constitution of New Mexico by adding a new section to read: "A. The "interim administrative rule oversight committee" is established and shall consist of twelve members of the legislature. Three members each shall be appointed by the majority floor leader of the house of representatives, the minority floor leader of the house of representatives, the majority floor leader of the senate and the minority floor .233075.1 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ leader of the senate. B. The position of chair shall alternate between the house and the senate and the two political parties having the most members in both houses each year; provided that at no time shall the political parties having the most members in both houses not be represented as either a chair or a vice chair. C. Members shall be appointed for two-year terms that shall expire on the third Tuesday in January …

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Sponsors

• Randall T. Pettigrew (R, HD-061) · primary sponsor
• John Block (R, HD-051)
• Jimmy G. Mason (R, HD-066)

Latest actions

1. January 29, 2026: Sent to HGEIC - Referrals: HGEIC/HJC
2. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is HJR11?

HJR11 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): INTERIM ADMIN. RULE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, CA.

What does HJR11 do?

In its own words: A joint resolution proposing to amend article 4 of the constitution of new mexico to create a permanent interim administrative rule oversight committee and allow that committee to recommend the overturning of agency rules to the legislature; allowing the legislature to overturn agency rules during a legislative session.

What is the status of HJR11?

In committee as of January 29, 2026. Latest action: Sent to HGEIC - Referrals: HGEIC/HJC (January 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HJR11?

Randall T. Pettigrew (R, HD-061), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HJR11?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=JR&legNo=11&year=26