RECALL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS, CA

HJR 6 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow New Mexico voters to initiate the recall of elected state officials in the executive or legislative branches through a petition process. To trigger a recall, voters must collect signatures from at least 25% of the people who voted in the last election for that office within 90 days (for district-level offices) or 180 days (for statewide offices). If validated, a special election is held within 90 days to vote on removal, with a majority "yes" vote resulting in the official's removal and the top candidate for the office taking over for the remainder of the term. This would apply to positions like governors, legislators, and other constitutionally created offices, with restrictions on timing and multiple recalls per term.