New Mexico Statutes 1-18-1. Federal constitutional amendments; ratification convention;
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proclamation.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 1-18-1
- 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.
Within ten days after receipt of official notification of an action of congress proposing to conventions in the several states an amendment to the constitution of the United States, the governor shall, by proclamation, call a convention for the purpose of ratifying or rejecting the proposed amendment.