NO COUNTY SHERIFF TERM LIMITS, CA
HJR 7 proposes amending New Mexico's constitution to remove term limits for county sheriffs, allowing them to serve unlimited consecutive four-year terms. Currently, sheriffs are barred from holding office for more than two consecutive terms (with a two-year break required before re-election), but this amendment would eliminate that restriction. The change would directly affect county sheriffs across New Mexico and requires voter approval at the next general election to take effect. This is a constitutional amendment, not a regular law, so it would not change current sheriffs' terms but would apply to future elections.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2025
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Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
Sent to House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee & House Judiciary Committee
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Alan Martinez
RRepublican
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Andi Reeb
RRepublican
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Art De La Cruz
DDemocratic
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Bill Hall
RRepublican
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