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HJR3 • 2026

ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, CA

ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, CA

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Representative Joanne J. Ferrary, Representative Joseph Franklin Hernandez, Representative Patricia Roybal Caballero, Senator Antoinette Sedillo Lopez
Last action
Official status
HPREF [1] HENRC/HJC-HENRC API.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, CA

ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, CA

What This Bill Does

  • ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, CA

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-22 New Mexico Legislature

    Sent to HENRC - Referrals: HENRC/HJC

  2. New Mexico Legislature

    Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF

  3. New Mexico Legislature

    Action Postponed Indefinitely

Official Summary Text

ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, CA

Current Bill Text

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HJR03

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 3

57
th legislature
- STATE OF NEW MEXICO -
second session
, 2026

INTRODUCED BY

Joanne J. Ferrary
and
Patricia Roybal Caballero

and
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez
and
Joseph Franklin Hernandez

A JOINT RESOLUTION

PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO BY ADDING A
NEW SECTION OF ARTICLE 2 TO PROVIDE THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE
WITH ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO CLEAN AND
HEALTHY AIR, WATER, SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTS; HEALTHY FLORA, FAUNA
AND HABITATS; A STABLE CLIMATE AND THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS; AND THE
PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL, CULTURAL AND HEALTHFUL QUALITIES
OF THE ENVIRONMENT, AND DIRECTS THE STATE, COUNTIES AND
MUNICIPALITIES TO SERVE AS TRUSTEES OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF
NEW MEXICO FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PEOPLE.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

SECTION 1.
It is proposed to amend Article 2 of the
constitution of New Mexico by adding a new section to read:

"A. The people of the state shall have a right to
clean and healthy air, water, soil and environments; healthy
flora, fauna and habitats; a stable climate and thriving
ecosystems; and the preservation of the natural, cultural and
healthful qualities of the environment. The state, counties
and municipalities shall protect these rights equitably for all
people, including future generations, and regardless of race,
ethnicity, tribal affiliation, gender, socioeconomics or
geography. Securing a more stable climate, including for
future generations, is a compelling state interest and shall be
a high priority.

B. The state, counties and municipalities shall
serve as trustees of the natural resources of New Mexico and
shall conserve, protect and maintain these resources for the
benefit of all the people, including present and future
generations, who are the beneficiaries.

C. The provisions of this section are self-executing. Monetary damages shall not be awarded for a
violation of this section. This section is enforceable against
the state, counties and municipalities."

SECTION 2
. The amendment proposed by this resolution
shall be submitted to the people for their approval or
rejection at the next general election or at any special
election prior to that date that may be called for that
purpose.

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