Constitutional Amendment 2

New Mexico Ballot Measure - measure

Election: Nov. 6, 2018 (General)

Outcome: Passed

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Government Operations

Summary


Constitutional Amendment 2 would amend Article 5 of the Constitution of New Mexico by adding a new section establishing a state ethics commission. Per the amendment, the legislature would determine how the commission would initiate, receive, investigate and adjudicate complaints, and issue advisory opinions, concerning violations of standards of ethical conduct, other standards of conduct and reporting requirements. The commission would have jurisdiction as provided by law over state officers and employees of the executive and legislative branches; candidates and other participants in elections; lobbyists; and government contractors or seekers of government contracts. The legislature could also provide for other jurisdiction by law. The amendment authorizes the commission to require the attendance of witnesses or the production of records or other relevant evidence by subpoena, as provided by law, and allows the legislature to grant the commission such other powers and duties and administrative and enforcement authority of other acts as provided by law.

Measure Text


Proposing an amendment to Article 5 of the Constitution of New Mexico to create an independent State Ethics Commission with jurisdiction to investigate, adjudicate and issue advisory opinions concerning civil violations of laws governing ethics, standards of conduct and reporting requirements as provided by law.

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