The Second Session of the 57th Legislature

January 2-16, 2026: Legislation may be prefiled
January 20: Opening day (noon)
February 4: Deadline for introduction
February 19: Session ends (noon)
March 11: Legislation not acted upon by governor is pocket vetoed
May 20: Effective date of legislation not a general appropriation bill or a bill carrying an emergency clause or other specified date

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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.