Licenciado Frank O. Rosado Sanchez como Miembro Asociado de la Junta de Libertad Bajo Palabra en calidad de abogado y con un remanente de término que vence el 9 de julio de 2029

2025-2028 Session

Appoints Lic. Frank O. Rosado Sánchez as an attorney associate member of the New Mexico Board of Parole, term through July 9, 2029.

Notificado a la Gobernadora

Summary — NM 142 (Appointment of Lic. Frank O. Rosado Sánchez)

Title (Spanish): Licenciado Frank O. Rosado Sanchez como Miembro Asociado de la Junta de Libertad Bajo Palabra en calidad de abogado y con un remanente de término que vence el 9 de julio de 2029
Title (english translation): Appointment of Lic. Frank O. Rosado Sánchez as an Associate Member of the Parole Board in the capacity of attorney with a remaining term expiring July 9, 2029

Purpose and intent

NM 142 is an appointment measure proposing to place Lic. Frank O. Rosado Sánchez on the New Mexico Board of Parole as the associate member designated to serve in the capacity of an attorney. The appointment fills a seat with a remaining term that expires on July 9, 2029. The measure’s intent is to ensure the Board has a member with legal expertise and to fill the statutory/administrative vacancy for the remainder of the term.

Key provisions / what the bill does

Officially nominates/appoints Lic. Frank O. Rosado Sánchez as an Associate Member of the Board of Parole.

Specifies the appointee serves in the capacity of an attorney (i.e., occupying the seat reserved for a lawyer).

Clarifies the appointment’s remainder-of-term: the term expires July 9, 2029.

Does not change substantive parole law or Board authority; it is an appointment to an existing body.

Who is affected

New Mexico Board of Parole: composition and quorum may be directly affected by filling this vacancy.

Parole applicants, victims, and other stakeholders: the Board’s membership can influence parole hearing outcomes and policy perspectives.

State executive and legislative processes: this appointment proceeds through nomination and confirmation steps required by state procedure.

Procedural timeline and current status

2025-04-23: Nominated; referred to committee(s).

2025-06-16: Committee issued a first report recommending confirmation.

2025-06-16: Referred to Senate Rules and Calendar Committee; placed on the Senate Special Orders calendar.

2025-06-16: Confirmed by the Senate.

2025-06-16: Notified to the Governor (record indicates the Governor was notified of the confirmation).

Status listed: Notified to the Governor. Under state appointment rules, notification to the Governor follows legislative confirmation; any further executive action (if required) would proceed according to state law.

Fiscal and policy impact

No fiscal figures are included in the measure text. Typical impacts are limited to any salary or per-diem associated with the Board seat (if applicable), and administrative processing.

Policy impact is indirect: appointment of an attorney-member can affect Board deliberations, legal interpretation at hearings, and institutional expertise through July 9, 2029.

For confirmation of procedural details or statutory authority governing Board appointments, consult the relevant New Mexico statutes or official legislative records.