This bill amends the number of district judges in the First and Second Judicial Districts of New Mexico. Specifically, it increases the number of district judges in the First Judicial District from ten to eleven and in the Second Judicial District from thirty to thirty-one. These changes are intended to address the growing demands on the judicial system in these districts.

The bill also declares an emergency, stating that it is necessary for the public peace, health, and safety for the act to take effect immediately. This urgency underscores the need for additional judicial resources to ensure the effective functioning of the courts in these areas.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 34-6-4
FC substitute: 34-6-4, 34-6-5