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NM Stat § 1-16-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 16 - Ballot Questions|Section 1-16-12 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-16-12, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 385; 1977, ch. 222, § 99; repealed by Laws 2009, ch. 150, § 37.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2009, ch. 150, § 37 repealed 1-16-12 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 385, relating to state constitutional amendments, general elections, effective June 19, 2009. For provisions of former section, see the 2008 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. Compiler's notes. — Laws 2009, ch. 150, § 33, effective June 19, 2009, also amended 1-16-12 NMSA 1978, as follows: after "submitted to the voters, the", deleted "emergency paper ballots or absentee ballot on the", and after "printed on the", deleted "emergency paper ballots or absentee". The section was set out as repealed.
NM Stat § 1-16-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 16 - Ballot Questions|Section 1-16-13 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-16-13, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 287, § 1; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 284. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 284 repealed 1-16-13 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 287, § 1, relating to constitutional amendments, text provided, effective April 3, 2019. For provisions of former section, see the 2018 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-17-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 17 - Referendum Petitions|Section 1-17-1 - Referendum petitions; who may sign.

Any person who is a qualified elector of New Mexico and who disapproves any law not excepted by the constitution of New Mexico may sign a referendum petition in his own proper handwriting, and not otherwise, to order a referendum vote upon a law enacted at the last preceding session of the legislature. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-17-1, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 386. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For definition of qualified voter, see 1-1-4 NMSA 1978. For constitutional provisions as to referendum, see N.M. Const., art. IV, § 1. Sections on referendum petitions are applicable only to referendums which are permitted by N.M. Const., art. IV, § 1. 1964 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 64-108 (opinion rendered under former law). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 42 Am. Jur. 2d Initiative and Referendum § 28. Applicability of constitutional requirements as to legislation or constitutional amendments, to statutes or constitutional amendments under provision conferring initiative or referendum powers, 62 A.L.R. 1349. Judicial decisions relating to adoption or repeal of amendments to federal constitution, 83 A.L.R. 1374, 87 A.L.R. 1321, 122 A.L.R. 717. Inclusion in single initiative or referendum petition of proposed constitutional or statutory enactments covering different and distinct subjects, 90 A.L.R. 572. Legislature's power to raise constitutional minimum required on special election, 91 A.L.R. 1021. Nonregistration as affecting one's qualification as signer of petition for special election, 100 A.L.R. 1308. Validity of special elections as affected by publication or dissemination of matter or information, extrinsic to the question as submitted, regarding nature or effect of the proposal, 122 A.L.R. 1142. Constitutional or other special proposition submitted to voters, basis for computing majority essential to adoption of, 131 A.L.R. 1382. Construction and application of constitutional or statutory provisions expressly excepting laws from referendum, 146 A.L.R. 284, 100 A.L.R.2d 314. Taxpayer's capacity to maintain suit to enjoin submission of initiative, referendum or recall measure to voters, 6 A.L.R.2d 557. Injunction against submission of proposition because of unconstitutionality, 19 A.L.R.2d 519. 82 C.J.S. Statutes § 123.
NM Stat § 1-17-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 17 - Referendum Petitions|Section 1-17-2 - Referendum petitions; form.

The petition and order for referendum shall be in the following form: "PETITION FOR REFERENDUM To the Honorable ............................................. |  (Name of secretary of state)   We, the undersigned, qualified electors of ............ county, New Mexico, who disapprove Laws 19 ...., Chapter ...., of New Mexico, approved ...... day of ......, 19 ..., entitled 'An Act ......,' respectfully request by this our petition that it be referred to the people of New Mexico, to the end that the same may be approved or rejected by vote of the qualified electors of the state at the next regular general election to be held on the ...... day of ......., 19 ..; and each of us for himself says: I am a qualified elector of ...... county, New Mexico, and my residence, post-office address and voting precinct are correctly written after my name. |  NAME    RESIDENCE    POST-OFFICE    VOTING PRECINCT."   History: 1953 Comp., § 3-17-2, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 387. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 42 Am. Jur. 2d Initiative and Referendum § 22. 82 C.J.S. Statutes § 122.
NM Stat § 1-17-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 17 - Referendum Petitions|Section 1-17-3 - Referendum petitions; solicitor of signatures; duty.

Every person who solicits signatures to any petition for referendum shall present a full and correct copy of the law on which the referendum is sought to the person whose signature is solicited. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-17-3, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 388.
NM Stat § 1-17-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 17 - Referendum Petitions|Section 1-17-4 - Referendum petitions; penalty.

It is a fourth degree felony for any person, on a petition for referendum, to: A. sign any name other than his own, except to write thereon the name of a person who cannot write and who signs his name with his mark; B. sign his name more than once on a petition on the same law; C. sign his name when he is not a qualified elector in the county specified in the petition; or D. knowingly misrepresent the purpose and effect of the petition or law thereby affected, for the purpose of causing anyone to sign the petition in reliance upon such misrepresentation. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-17-4, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 389. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For offenses and penalties, see 1-20-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. For obtaining signatures to petition by unlawful means, see 30-27-4 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 1-17-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 17 - Referendum Petitions|Section 1-17-5 - Referendum petitions; requirements as to contents.

A. Each page of a referendum petition upon which signatures of petitioners are to be solicited shall be an exact copy of all other pages of the referendum petition, except as to the county name and actual signatures. B. Each page of any referendum petition to be filed shall have attached thereto the certificate of the person who circulated such petition. C. No page of a referendum petition shall contain signatures of petitioners from more than one county. When a complete set of pages is delivered to the secretary of state as a completed petition, the sponsors shall also deliver a certified list of the registered voters of the county in which the particular pages were circulated and signed. D. When a sufficient number of pages of a referendum petition are signed by the required number of qualified electors and are filed and duly certified by the secretary of state, they shall be treated and considered as one petition. E. Each referendum petition shall be headed in boldface type, over the signature of the attorney general, with necessary instructions to the person who solicits signatures for the petition and to the signers of the petition, informing them of the privileges granted by the constitution and penalties imposed for violations of the law pertaining to referendum petitions. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-17-5, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 390. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 42 Am. Jur. 2d Initiative and Referendum §§ 22 to 46. 82 C.J.S. Statutes §§ 122 to 131.
NM Stat § 1-17-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 17 - Referendum Petitions|Section 1-17-6 - Referendum petitions; form of certificate.

The back of each page of every referendum petition containing the signatures shall bear the following certificate executed by the person who circulated that page of the referendum petition: "STATE OF NEW MEXICOCOUNTY OF ............ I, ........., do hereby certify that the signatures appearing on the front hereof were signed in my presence; that to the best of my knowledge and belief each such signature is genuine; and that the person so signing is a qualified elector in the county named on this page. ||  ........................................................... (signature of person soliciting signatures for petition)   ||  ...........................................................  (post-office)".   |History: 1953 Comp., § 3-17-6, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 391. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 42 Am. Jur. 2d Initiative and Referendum § 30. 82 C.J.S. Statutes § 124.
NM Stat § 1-17-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 17 - Referendum Petitions|Section 1-17-7 - Referendum petitions; false certification; penalty.

Falsely certifying to the statements contained in the certificate required of persons soliciting signatures on a referendum petition is a fourth degree felony. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-17-7, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 392. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For false swearing, see 1-20-10 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 1-17-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 17 - Referendum Petitions|Section 1-17-8 - Referendum petitions; approval before circulation.

A. Before any referendum petition is circulated for signatures, the sponsors shall submit the original draft thereof to the secretary of state to determine whether or not it meets the requirements of law for referendum petitions. At the same time the original draft is submitted to the secretary of state, the sponsors shall also submit a suggested popular name for the law which is the object of the petition. B. Within ten days after submission of the original draft and suggested popular name, the secretary of state shall: (1) approve and certify the original draft of the petition, and approve and certify the suggested popular name or a more suitable and correct popular name; or (2) disapprove the original draft and specify each deficiency not in compliance with the law. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-17-8, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 393. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Time within which officer must perform duty to pass upon sufficiency of initiative, referendum, or recall petition, 102 A.L.R. 51. 82 C.J.S. Statutes §§ 131 to 134.
NM Stat § 1-17-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 17 - Referendum Petitions|Section 1-17-9 - Referendum petitions; number; popular name.

The secretary of state shall fix and declare the number of the referendum petition and the popular name of the law to which it refers and by which it shall be designated on the ballot. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-17-9, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 394. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 42 Am. Jur. 2d Initiative and Referendum § 46. Construction and application of constitutional or statutory requirement as to short title, ballot title, or explanation of nature of proposal and initiative, referendum, or recall petition, 106 A.L.R. 555. 82 C.J.S. Statutes §§ 134, 139.
NM Stat § 1-17-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 17 - Referendum Petitions|Section 1-17-10 - Referendum petitions; sufficiency or insufficiency.

The secretary of state shall ascertain and declare the sufficiency or insufficiency of each complete referendum petition within fifteen days after it is filed in his office. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-17-10, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 395. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 42 Am. Jur. 2d Initiative and Referendum §§ 37 to 40. 82 C.J.S. Statutes §§ 133, 137.
NM Stat § 1-17-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 17 - Referendum Petitions|Section 1-17-11 - Referendum petitions; sufficiency of petition; burden of proof.

A. In considering the sufficiency of a referendum petition the burden of proving that all signatures appearing on the page are genuine and that the signers are qualified electors of the county named on the page and are in all respects entitled to sign the petition shall be upon the sponsors of the petition, if it is apparent beyond a reasonable doubt to the secretary of state that twenty percent or more of the signatures on any one page thereof are fictitious, forged or otherwise clouded, or that the challenged petitioners were ineligible to sign the petition, which fact was known or could have been ascertained by the exercise of reasonable diligence on the part of the person soliciting the signatures on that page. B. If the sponsors of the referendum petition refuse or fail to assume and meet such burden, the secretary of state shall reject the entire page and shall not count as petitioners any of the names appearing thereon. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-17-11, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 396.
NM Stat § 1-17-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 17 - Referendum Petitions|Section 1-17-12 - Referendum petitions; determination of insufficiency; duty of secretary of state.

A. If the complete referendum petition filed with the secretary of state is found to be insufficient, the secretary of state shall forthwith notify the sponsors in writing, through their designated agent, and shall set forth his reasons for so finding. B. After delivery of such notice of insufficiency, the sponsors shall have thirty days in which: (1) to solicit and obtain additional signatures; (2) to submit proof to show that a rejected signature is valid and should be counted; or (3) to make the petition more definite and certain. C. Any amendment and correction to the referendum petition shall not materially change the purpose and effect of the petition, and no change shall be made in petition except to correct apparent typographical errors and omissions. D. If no action is taken as prescribed in Subsection B of this section within the time limit prescribed, the petition for purposes of referral to the people at the general election is void. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-17-12, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 397. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 42 Am. Jur. 2d Initiative and Referendum §§ 26, 37 to 40. 82 C.J.S. Statutes §§ 127, 133, 137.
NM Stat § 1-17-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 17 - Referendum Petitions|Section 1-17-13 - Referendum petitions; writ of mandamus.

A. If the secretary of state fails or refuses to examine and certify the sufficiency or insufficiency of any referendum petition within the time prescribed, any twenty-five qualified electors who feel aggrieved thereby may within fifteen days thereafter apply to the supreme court for a writ of mandamus. B. If the court decides that such petition is legally sufficient, it shall order the secretary of state to file and certify the sufficiency thereof as of the date upon which it was first offered for filing. A certified copy of the court's finding and order shall be attached to such petition. C. On a proper showing that the referendum petition is not legally sufficient, the court may enjoin the secretary of state from certifying its sufficiency. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-17-13, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 398. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For writ of mandamus generally, see 44-2-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 42 Am. Jur. 2d Initiative and Referendum §§ 49, 50.
NM Stat § 1-17-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 17 - Referendum Petitions|Section 1-17-14 - Referendum petitions; notice of election.

Before the general election at which any law subject to referendum petition is to be voted upon by the people, the secretary of state shall give notice by publication and posting in the manner required by law for the publication and posting of notice of election on proposed constitutional amendments. The notice shall contain the number of the petition, the ballot title, the certified popular name of the law to which the petition refers and a complete text of the law to which the petition refers. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-17-14, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 399. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For definition of publication, see 1-1-14 NMSA 1978. For definition of posting, see 1-1-15 NMSA 1978. For publication of proposed constitutional amendments, see 1-16-4 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 42 Am. Jur. 2d Initiative and Referendum § 44. 82 C.J.S. Statutes § 141.
NM Stat § 1-18-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 18 - Federal Constitutional Amendments|Section 1-18-1 - Federal constitutional amendments; ratification convention; proclamation.

Within ten days after receipt of official notification of an action of congress proposing to conventions in the several states an amendment to the constitution of the United States, the governor shall, by proclamation, call a convention for the purpose of ratifying or rejecting the proposed amendment. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-18-1, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 400. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 16 Am. Jur. 2d Constitutional Law §§ 20 to 25. Judicial decisions relating to adoption or repeal of amendments to federal constitution, 5 A.L.R. 1417, 10 A.L.R. 1510. Judicial decisions relating to adoption or repeal of amendments to federal constitution, 83 A.L.R. 1374, 87 A.L.R. 1321, 122 A.L.R. 717. Propositions submitted to people as covering one or more than one proposed constitutional amendment, 94 A.L.R. 1510. 16 C.J.S. Constitutional Law § 5.
NM Stat § 1-18-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 18 - Federal Constitutional Amendments|Section 1-18-2 - Federal constitutional amendments; contents of proclamation.

The proclamation shall specify the time and place of holding the convention and shall set forth the proposed amendment to the constitution of the United States. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-18-2, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 401.
NM Stat § 1-18-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 18 - Federal Constitutional Amendments|Section 1-18-3 - Federal constitutional amendments; ratification convention; composition.

The ratification convention shall be composed of each member of the state legislature. The convention shall meet in the chamber of the house of representatives and, where applicable, the rules of the house of representatives shall govern the proceedings of the convention. The lieutenant governor shall be the president of the convention and shall be the presiding officer. He shall be assisted in his duties by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president pro tempore of the senate. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-18-3, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 402.
NM Stat § 1-18-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 18 - Federal Constitutional Amendments|Section 1-18-4 - Federal constitutional amendments; per diem and mileage of delegates.

Delegates to the ratification convention shall be paid per diem and mileage at the same rate as provided for members of the legislature; provided that such per diem shall not be paid for any period of time exceeding three calendar days. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-18-4, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 403; 1977, ch. 222, § 100. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For per diem and mileage of members of the legislature, see N.M. Const., art. IV, § 10 and 2-1-8 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 1-18-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 18 - Federal Constitutional Amendments|Section 1-18-5 - Federal constitutional amendments; certification of proceedings.

The proceedings of the ratification convention shall be certified to in the manner and form prescribed by existing law in respect to state action on proposed amendments to the constitution of the United States. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-18-5, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 404.
NM Stat § 1-19-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 19 - Campaign Practices|Section 1-19-1 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-19-1, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 405; 1978 Comp., § 1-19-1, repealed by Laws 2021, ch. 109, § 22. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 109, § 22 repealed 1-19-1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 405, relating to campaign practices, primary election, expenditure of party money, effective July 1, 2021. For provisions of former section, see the 2020 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-19-2 to 1-19-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 19 - Campaign Practices|Section 1-19-2 to 1-19-15 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1979, ch. 360, § 13, repealed 1-19-2 to 1-19-15 NMSA 1978, relating to campaign practices, expenditures, statement filings and political committees. For present provisions see 1-19-25 to 1-19-37 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 1-19-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 19 - Campaign Practices|Section 1-19-16 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-19-16.1, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 401, § 1; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 262, § 17. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 262, § 17 repealed 1-19-16 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 401, § 1, relating to campaign practices, printing or publishing campaign material without specifying sponsor, penalty, effective July 1, 2019. For provisions of former section, see the 2018 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-19-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 19 - Campaign Practices|Section 1-19-17 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-19-16.2, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 401, § 2; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 262, § 17. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 262, § 17 repealed 1-19-17 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 401, § 2, relating to campaign practices, circulation of campaign material without specifying sponsor, penalty, effective July 1, 2019. For provisions of former section, see the 2018 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-19-18 to 1-19-24 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 19 - Campaign Practices|Section 1-19-18 to 1-19-24 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1979, ch. 360, § 13, repealed 1-19-18 to 1-19-24 NMSA 1978, relating to campaign practices, political committees, oaths and filing of statements. For present provisions see 1-19-25 to 1-19-37 NMSA 1978.