The bill amends Section 2-1-1 of the New Mexico Statutes to establish a formal process for handling legislative vacancies. It introduces a new requirement that the Secretary of State must provide written notice of a legislative vacancy to the county commissioners of all counties within the district of the vacant office. This notice must be sent within fifteen days of the Secretary of State receiving the resignation.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the process for a member of the legislature to resign from their position. It specifies that a member can resign by filing a written statement with the Secretary of State, and upon receipt of this resignation, the office will be considered vacant. The amendments aim to streamline communication regarding legislative vacancies and ensure that local officials are promptly informed.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 2-1-1