This bill amends Section 17-1-2 of the New Mexico Statutes to establish procedures for the removal of appointed members of the State Wildlife Commission. It specifies that commissioners can only be removed for incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. The bill introduces a requirement that the governor must provide notice and an opportunity for a hearing before a commissioner can be removed. Additionally, it grants the New Mexico Supreme Court exclusive original jurisdiction over removal proceedings, with its decisions being final.

The bill also modifies the term limits for commissioners, stating that they may serve no more than two terms after January 1, 2027, with partial terms counted as full terms unless they are less than one year. It retains the requirement for the governor to appoint successors from a list of qualified nominees when a commissioner's position becomes vacant due to death, resignation, or failure to meet qualifications. The effective date for these provisions is set for January 1, 2027.