TERMINATION OF DECLARATIONS OF EMERGENCY, CA

HJR 17 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit New Mexico governors' emergency powers. It would require any state of emergency declaration issued by the governor to automatically end after 90 days unless the legislature passes a joint resolution extending it with a three-fifths vote in both chambers. The bill also gives the legislature authority to call itself into session to extend, modify, or terminate emergency declarations. This change would directly affect governors' emergency authority and the legislature's role in overseeing prolonged emergencies. The amendment must be approved by voters after legislative passage, as it amends the state constitution.