The First Session of the 57th Legislature

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January 21: Opening day (noon)
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Legislator’s proposal would ban pocket vetoes by New Mexico governors

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS   December 30, 2013 – 1:18 pm EST

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A state lawmaker wants to change the New Mexico Constitution to prohibit governors from killing legislation without explanation.