House Joint Memorial 2 requests the Attorney General of New Mexico to convene a task force aimed at studying the implementation of the Inspection of Public Records Act. The task force will gather input from relevant stakeholders to evaluate the act's effectiveness in promoting government transparency and serving the public interest. If deemed necessary, the task force will draft proposed legislative changes for consideration during the first session of the fifty-eighth legislature.
The task force will include representatives from various organizations, such as the office of the Attorney General, the administrative office of the courts, and the New Mexico press association, among others. Additionally, it will feature a defense attorney, a plaintiff's attorney specializing in the Inspection of Public Records Act, and a public school records custodian. The task force is also required to provide public notice of its meetings and allow public input on its work. A copy of the memorial will be transmitted to the Attorney General.