§ 12-9-11 Short title
§ 12-9-12 Findings of fact
§ 12-9-17 Wind-up period
§ 12-9-18 Renewal of agency life
§ 12-9-19 Legislative hearing; action
§ 12-9-20 Existing claims and rights
§ 12-9-21 Inspection functions; assignment
§ 12-9-22 Regulation review

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 12 > Article 9 - Sunset Act

  • 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.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.