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HJR 11

INTERIM ADMIN. RULE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, CA

2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Block and 2 co-sponsors

Creates interim committee to oversee state agency administrative rules between legislative sessions, enhancing legislative branch oversight of executive rulemaking.

action postponed indefinitely
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Bill Summary · HJR 11

Legislative bill overview

HJR 11 establishes an Interim Administrative Rule Oversight Committee in New Mexico to review and monitor administrative rules created by state agencies between legislative sessions. The committee would have authority to examine rules for compliance with statutory authority, potential duplication, and alignment with legislative intent.

Why is this important

Administrative rules significantly affect how state agencies operate and impact citizens' daily lives, from healthcare to business licensing. Currently, New Mexico has limited mechanisms to oversee rule-making during the interim periods when the legislature is not in session, potentially allowing agencies broad discretion without legislative scrutiny.

Potential points of contention

  • Executive vs. Legislative power balance: Agencies may argue the committee overreaches into executive authority, while supporters contend legislatures have constitutional duty to oversee regulations
  • Committee composition and partisanship: Dispute over how committee members are selected and whether partisan balance is achievable, affecting whether oversight becomes political leverage
  • Implementation burden: Unclear whether adequate staffing and resources would exist to meaningfully review rules, or if the committee becomes symbolic without real enforcement power

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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