SJR 3 New Mexico Senate · 2025 Regular Session

STATE EDUCATION BOARD, CA

SJR 3 proposes a constitutional amendment to replace New Mexico's Public Education Commission with a State School Board. The new board would set public education policy, manage school funding distribution, and oversee the Public Education Department. It would consist of 10 elected members (by district, serving four-year terms) and 5 appointed members (selected by the governor with requirements for tribal representation and political balance). This amendment requires voter approval at the next general election to take effect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2025
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Committee
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Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
DO PASS, as amended, committee report adopted
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION committee report adopted
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Sent to Senate Rules Committee & Senate Education Committee & Senate Finance Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bill Soules
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