January 4, 2022 •
New Mexico State Ethics Commission Proposes Firmer Disclosure Laws
The New Mexico State Ethics Commission is proposing additional disclosure laws to require legislators to release more about the sources of their personal income and business relationships. Additionally, the commission would like to increase transparency requirements for lobbyists by requiring […]
The New Mexico State Ethics Commission is proposing additional disclosure laws to require legislators to release more about the sources of their personal income and business relationships.
Additionally, the commission would like to increase transparency requirements for lobbyists by requiring disclosure of what bills and provisions they are advocating for or against.
Lastly, because some lawmakers are married to lobbyists, a proposed change would require lawmakers to disclose before voting if any family member lobbied on a bill.
It is unclear if these proposals will be heard during the 30-day legislative session, starting January 18.
January 15, 2020 •
New Mexico Ethics Commission Begins Work for 2020
New Mexico’s new Ethics Commission opened its doors January 2 to complaints regarding campaign finance, government contracting, gifts from lobbyists, and more. Voters approved the creation of the Ethics Commission in a November 2018 referendum. The new Ethics Commission has […]
New Mexico’s new Ethics Commission opened its doors January 2 to complaints regarding campaign finance, government contracting, gifts from lobbyists, and more.
Voters approved the creation of the Ethics Commission in a November 2018 referendum.
The new Ethics Commission has the power to enforce the civil provisions of several governmental conduct and disclosure laws by imposing civil penalties and recommending disciplinary action, including impeachment.
Jeremy D. Farris is the first state Ethics Commission executive director.
Farris previously served as general counsel to New Mexico’s Department of Finance and Administration.
January 7, 2020 •
New Mexico State Ethics Commission Opens
The New Mexico state ethics commission opened on January 2. The commission was created by a constitutional amendment passed in November 2018. The seven member-structure was specified in a bill signed last March by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Former Judge […]
The New Mexico state ethics commission opened on January 2.
The commission was created by a constitutional amendment passed in November 2018.
The seven member-structure was specified in a bill signed last March by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Former Judge William F. Lang was appointed by Lujan Grisham to be the commission’s first chairman.
The commission will issue advisory opinions regarding campaign finance, government contracts, and lobbying disclosure law and will investigate complaints of potential violations.
The alleged offense must have occurred after June of 2019, and all accusations will be confidential until the commission decides to hold a public hearing.
The commission has the authority to impose civil penalties and can recommend disciplinary action, including impeachment.
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