New Mexico State University

Sub Bill#126 67th Senate

 

The phrase 'from time to time' is vague and can create an unclear operational framework for the ASNMSU. Under this new timeline, the ASNMSU President will present the State of the ASNMSU and any recommended measures to the Senate by the fourth (4th) Senate meeting. 

Sub Bill# 129 67th Senate

These changes are being made to bring ASNMSU in accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. 

Bill# 145 67th Senate

Sets a strict deadline for certifying the ASNMSU bylaws. 

Bill# 268 67th Senate

 

Sets a standard of timely attendance for all ASNMSU Senate members. No person shall be a Senator of the ASNMSU if a recurring class is scheduled to overlap for up to or more than 90 minutes from the start time of a regularly scheduled Senate meeting and assigned committee meetings.

Sub Bill# 395 68th Senate

 

Removes outdated and ambiguous terminology such as “Law Book” and replaces it with the more accurate and comprehensive “bylaws”. Formatting changes are made to streamline navigation and readability.

Bill# 4 69th Senate

 

This bill will move the responsibility of hiring the ASNMSU Associate Justices from the ASNMSU President to the ASNMSU Chief Justice, as this will reflect what is currently practiced.

Bill# 7 69th Senate

 

Clarifies the President of the ANSMSU powers to nominate, hire or appoint executive officers and assistants with the consent of the ASNMSU Senate. The Senate may grant the President sole discretion without requiring Senate approval. Additionally, anyone appointed, hired or nominated to an executive office or assistant position must resign from any other official ASNMSU position first.

Bill# 17 69th Senate

 

Added the “take care” clause to affirm that the ASNMSU President is constitutionally responsible for ensuring that laws passed by the legislative branch are properly implemented and enforced. Follows the language located in Article 2, Section 3 of the United States Constitution. Additionally, a small grammar change is made to increase clarity.

bill# 22 69th Senate

 

This section is included in all parts of the bylaws except the Constitution; therefore, it is being added to ensure consistency across the entire document.