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Committee backs constitutional amendment to let school ballot questions appear on general election ballot
Summary
Senate Joint Resolution 1 would remove a century‑old constitutional restriction so school bond and mill levy questions may be placed on the general election ballot, giving districts a voluntary choice intended to reduce costly special elections and increase turnout.
A House committee gave a due pass to Senate Joint Resolution 1, which would amend the New Mexico Constitution to allow school bond and mill‑levy questions to be placed on the general election ballot instead of forcing special or off‑cycle elections.
Sponsors said the change would reduce administrative burdens and the significant costs school districts pay for special…
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