New Mexico Statutes 1-16-7. Ballot questions; form
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A. The secretary of state shall by rule prescribe uniform guidelines for a state or local ballot question to appear on the ballot.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 1-16-7
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
B. For a proposed constitutional amendment, the form of the ballot question shall include the full title of the joint resolution proposing the constitutional amendment and the constitutional amendment number assigned to the joint resolution by the secretary of state.