This joint resolution proposes an amendment to Article 4 of the New Mexico Constitution, establishing that any declaration of a state of emergency made by the governor will automatically terminate after ninety days unless extended, modified, or terminated by a joint resolution of the legislature. Such a resolution would require an affirmative vote of three-fifths from both houses of the legislature. The amendment aims to ensure legislative oversight over emergency declarations, allowing the legislature to extend or modify the governor's orders during a state of emergency.

Additionally, the resolution allows the legislature to convene in extraordinary session to address the gubernatorial declaration if the governor does not call a special session. The proposed amendment will be submitted to the public for approval or rejection during the next general election or any special election called for that purpose. This change seeks to balance the powers of the governor and the legislature in managing states of emergency, enhancing accountability and legislative involvement in such critical decisions.