An interesting new development has happened in the State of New Mexico.
State Rep. Kelly Fajardo has posted the following:
The leadership of the House Republican Caucus just sent a letter to the Secretary of State challenging the new gun laws. The Governor has committed to sign these bills as soon as they hit her desk. Under the New Mexico Constitution, the people have the power to “disapprove, suspend and annul” laws enacted by the Legislature.
The process begins with a petition of New Mexico voters. 10% of qualified voters can request that the gun laws be put on the ballot and be decided by the voters.
The House Republicans have issued a press release and it reads (in part):
Santa Fe – House Republicans joined New Mexico’s Sheriffs to begin the process of overturning radical anti-2nd Amendment laws on Thursday. Joining thousands of New Mexicans who rallied against anti-2nd Amendment bills across the state, House Republicans announced they will begin the formal process to annul Senate Bill 8.
Under the New Mexico Constitution, the people have the power to “disapprove, suspend and annul” laws enacted by the Legislature. The process begins with a petition of New Mexico voters and requires several different actions depending on the number of signatures. The number of required signatures is based on the voters who cast a ballot in the 2018 General Election and actions to be taken include:
If 10% of voters sign a petition, the law is placed on the ballot for approval or rejection of all voters.
If 25% of the voters sign the petition within 90 days after adjournment of the session, the law is immediately suspended and it is placed on the ballot for approval or rejection of all voters.
To read the full press release, go here.
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