The First Session of the 58th Legislature

January 4-15, 2027: Legislation may be prefiled
January 19: Opening day (noon)
February 18: Deadline for introduction
March 20: Session ends (noon)
April 9: Legislation not acted upon by governor is pocket vetoed*
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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.