The proposed joint resolution seeks to amend Article 4 of the New Mexico Constitution to establish a limit on the duration of a gubernatorial declaration of a state of emergency. Under this amendment, any such declaration and the associated orders would automatically terminate after ninety days unless the legislature extends, modifies, or terminates it through a joint resolution that receives an affirmative vote from three-fifths of the members in both houses. This change aims to ensure legislative oversight and accountability during states of emergency.

Additionally, the resolution allows the legislature to call itself into extraordinary session if the governor does not convene a special session during an emergency, enabling them to take necessary actions regarding the emergency declaration. The proposed amendment will be presented to the public for approval or rejection during the next general election or at a special election called for that purpose.