Today Senator Natalie Figueroa introduced Senate Joint Resolution 9 - Independent Redistricting Commission
If the New Mexico Legislature passes Senate Joint
Resolution 9 (detailed in attachment) by a simple majority in both chambers of the
Legislature, it would put the question of creation of an independent
redistricting commission on the ballot in the next general election. If passed
by a simple majority of the voters, it would assign the responsibility for
redistricting of the state legislative districts and the districts of other
state offices requiring redistricting to an independent redistricting
commission separate from the legislature. The legislature would be charged with
developing enabling legislation that follows the letter and spirit of the
amendment.
Note: New Mexico does not have an initiative petition
process.