The proposed joint resolution seeks to amend Article 2, Section 13 of the New Mexico Constitution regarding bail and pretrial detention. Key changes include allowing conditions for the denial of bail and pretrial detention not only for felony charges but also for individuals deemed a flight risk or those who have previously failed to appear in court. The amendment removes the requirement that bail denial must be made by a court of record, thereby broadening the authority to deny bail under specific circumstances. Additionally, it stipulates that an appeal from a bail denial order should be prioritized in court proceedings.

Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes that individuals who are not considered dangerous, are not flight risks, and have not previously failed to appear in court should not be detained solely due to their inability to post bail. It also allows such individuals to file a motion for relief from the bond requirement, which the court must address promptly. The proposed amendment will be presented to the public for approval or rejection in the next general election or any special election called for that purpose.