February 14, 2019 •
NM Bill Setting Out New Ethics Commission’s Duties Introduced
In November, New Mexico voters approved a constitutional amendment to Article 5 of the state’s constitution. Constitutional Amendment 2 creates an independent ethics commission with jurisdiction to investigate, adjudicate and issue advisory opinions concerning civil violations of laws governing ethics, […]
In November, New Mexico voters approved a constitutional amendment to Article 5 of the state’s constitution.
Constitutional Amendment 2 creates an independent ethics commission with jurisdiction to investigate, adjudicate and issue advisory opinions concerning civil violations of laws governing ethics, standards of conduct and reporting requirements.
In order to be a functional commission, the Legislature must pass laws granting the commission all of its powers and duties.
As a result, state Rep. Daymon Ely introduced House Bill 4 setting out the new agency’s responsibilities.
The bill states the commission will have jurisdiction to investigate and adjudicate a complaint alleging a civil violation of the Lobbyist Regulation Act and the Campaign Reporting Act.
Additionally, the commission would have the authority to suspend a person from consideration for award of a contract if the person violates the Procurement Code.
If passed, sections 1 through 5, 7, and 37 of the bill will be effective July 1, 2019. The remaining sections will be effective January 1, 2020.
June 16, 2017 •
New Mexico Sec. of State Proposes New Campaign Finance Rule
Sec. of State Maggie Toulouse is using her rulemaking authority over all persons, candidates, and committees covered by the Campaign Reporting Act by proposing a draft campaign finance rule. Similar to Senate Bill 96, a bill vetoed by Gov. Susana […]
Sec. of State Maggie Toulouse is using her rulemaking authority over all persons, candidates, and committees covered by the Campaign Reporting Act by proposing a draft campaign finance rule.
Similar to Senate Bill 96, a bill vetoed by Gov. Susana Martinez after the 2017 regular session, the proposed rule requires groups spending more than $1,000 for political advertising to file a report detailing the expense and the name and address of each contributor of more than $200 in the previous 12 months earmarked or made in response to a solicitation. If passed, the rule will become effective October 3, 2017.
The notice and proposed rule are available at http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Elections_Data/notice-of-proposed-rulemaking.aspx.
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