Sat Mar 8 5:11PM - 13 days, 17 hours left in session
| Sponsors | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rep. Stefani Lord | 22 | Bernalillo & Torrance |
| Rep. John Block | 51 | Otero |
| Status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| HGEIC | [Referred, not scheduled] | ||
| HJC | |||
This is the official nmlegis action history. I'm doing my best to translate the LONG/WEIRD-STRING to something less gibberishy. And before you ask, no, the "Legis Day" number has no mapping to the real world.
Actions: [4] HGEIC/HJC-HGEIC
| Legis Day | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | referred | HGEIC/HJC |
| 4 | sent | HGEIC |
This table shows bill actions detected on Ed's system, using heuristics that may not be 100% accurate and which may not reflect the "official" nmlegis chronology. It is probably more than you care to know.
| Feb 7 | filed: [Prefiled by Stefani Lord et al; not yet on nmlegis] |
| [new] | |
| sent to HGEIC | |
| title: '[prefiled by Stefani Lord Et Al; Not Yet on Nmlegis]' -> 'Denial of Bail, CA' | |
| actions: 'HPREF' -> '[4] HGEIC/HJC-HGEIC' | |
| new sponsor: Stefani Lord | |
| new sponsor: John Block |
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 14
57th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2025
INTRODUCED BY
Stefani Lord and John Block
A JOINT RESOLUTION
PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE 2, SECTION 13 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENTS THAT ONLY COURTS OF RECORD MAY DENY BAIL AND THAT ONLY PROSECUTING AUTHORITIES MAY REQUEST A HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER BAIL IS DENIED, TO ALLOW COURTS TO DENY BAIL FOR ALL TYPES OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES, TO ALLOW COURTS TO DENY BAIL UPON A FINDING BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE THAT RELEASE CONDITIONS WILL NOT REASONABLY ENSURE THE APPEARANCE OF THE PERSON AS REQUIRED OR PROTECT THE SAFETY OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR THE COMMUNITY AND TO ALLOW FOR CONDITIONS FOR DENIAL OF BAIL TO BE PROVIDED BY LAW.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
SECTION 1. It is proposed to amend Article 2, Section 13 of the constitution of New Mexico to read:
"A. All persons shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great, and in
situations in which bail [is specifically prohibited by this section] may be denied as provided by this section or otherwise by law.
B. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.
C. Bail may be denied [by a court of record pending trial for a defendant charged with a felony if the prosecuting authority requests] if, after a hearing [and proves], the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that [no] release conditions will not reasonably ensure the appearance of the person as required or protect the safety of any other person or the community. An appeal from an order denying bail shall be given preference over all other matters.
D. A person who is [not detainable on grounds of dangerousness nor a flight risk in the absence of bond and is otherwise eligible for bail] bailable shall not be detained solely because of financial inability to post [a money or property bond] sufficient sureties. A [defendant] person who is [neither a danger nor a flight risk] bailable and who has a financial inability to post [a money or property bond] sufficient sureties may file a motion with the court requesting relief [from the requirement to post bond]. The court shall rule on the motion in an expedited manner."
SECTION 2. The amendment proposed by this resolution shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at the next general election or at any special
election prior to that date that may be called for that purpose.
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