Tax Provisions on Exemptions and Public Funds
The text outlines tax exemptions for specific property including educational and charitable property and cemeteries, and states that state or local governments retain power to license and tax corporations. It allows six year tax exemptions for new railroads and certain irrigation and processing facilities after completion. It details tax assessment rules for transportation properties and penalties for misusing public funds, plus family exemptions and land assessment standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
New Mexico
State Board of Euttalization
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Education
New Mexico Debt and Local Government Provisions Elaborated
The document outlines state assumption of Territory of New Mexico debts and county liabilities as of 1900s, bond series for debt payment, land for bond funding, and rules for interest, taxes, and limitations. It also covers local government borrowing caps, city and county debt authorizations, and election requirements for debt approval. It sets terms for county officers, salaries, and county seat removal thresholds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territory
New Mexico
Grant
Santa Fe
Congress
Serica & i
Auch
State Education and Transportation Commission Provisions
Constitutional text outlines creation of a State Action Commission with three members and six year terms, plus rules for commissions, offices, salaries, and court procedures. It covers transportation regulation, public schools, state board of education, and allocation of lands and funds to educational institutions, with named colleges and universities.
Public Lands Rules in New Mexico Section 1
Text outlines that lands belong to the territory of New Mexico and public lands are to be disposed of under law. It states restrictions on land sales prior to state admission and sets a minimum price for certain parcels. The excerpt references school lands and distributions under acts governing public lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
New Mexico
United States
University of New Mexico At
Albuquerque
New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arte
Las Cruces
New Mexico School of Mines
Socorro
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
New Mexico Normal University
Las Vegas
New Mexico Norms School
Silver City
el Rito
New Mexico Asylum For the
Desi and Dumb
Santa Fe
New Mexico Institute For the Blind
Alamogordo
Agricultural and Mechanical
New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Arizona
Aeritory
Wise
Orion
New Monico
Pelle
Public Institutions Article XIV Snapshot
Public institutions section outlines governance, funding, and oversight provisions. The article references authorities, budgeting steps, and public access requirements for city departments and state agencies. Key aims include transparency, accountability, and standardized procedures across agencies.
Forest fire prevention measures urged amid cycle safety notes
A fragmented notice references cycle control and fire prevention in forests, stressing necessary actions to prevent fires and safeguard woodland areas.
State water law provisions on beneficial use and drainage districts
The article outlines sections recognizing the use of waters for beneficial purposes, defining unappropriated water and the need for appropriation, and authorizing the legislature to establish laws for drainage district organization and operation. It emphasizes beneficial use as the limit of appropriation and suggests upcoming legal framework.
Inspector of Mines Appointed for Four Year Term
Article XVII outlines an inspector of mines appointed by the governor with Senate advice for a four year term. It directs the legislature to pass laws for mine safety including ventilation, escapement shafts, and protective appliances. It also prohibits employment of children under fourteen in mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Militia Provisions Define National Guard of New Mexico
Article XV outlines militia composition for New Mexico with males 18 to 45 as general militia. It designates the National Guard as state organized under the governor as commander in chief and tasks the legislature with organization training and equipment aligned to the U S regular army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Guard of
New Mexico
Miliia
Constitutional amendment process and convention provisions
The text outlines how amendments may be proposed in either house with two thirds approval, publication requirements, and statewide voter ratification with a 40 percent turnout in at least half the counties. It also covers calling a constitutional convention by two thirds vote, its submission to voters, and governing rules. It adds a US Congress–permitted amendment pathway contingent on voter approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
United States
Constitution Oath and Office Provisions and Indian Lands
Article XX outlines the oath for officeholders the term of office the governor's power to fill vacancies and election scheduling. It also addresses Pueblo lands in New Mexico Indian sovereignty taxation limits public schools and voting rights and sets future rights reserved to the United States. The text includes sections on education rights of citizens race provisions and federal- state power over Indian lands and allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
C.s, Corporation
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
Ees
United States
Rales
Lees
Sec
Oii Court
Eudice
Senate
New Mexico
Congress of the
Congress
Legislanis
Thia
Imber
New Mexico Constitutions Article XXII Schedule Text Fragment
Fragmentary excerpt outlines scheduling and legal transition rules for ratification to New Mexico constitution. Mentions courts and officers, pending increments, actions, indictments, and bilingual ballots For ratification voting set for January at Santa Fe with canvassing by the board headed by the Governor and Chief Justice.
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Eal Eat Asid Board
New Mexico
Crete
New Menxico
Leons
Rte
Thia
Santa Fe
Ang
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Fec.s
District Courte
State Allon Commission
Department of Government
Commissioner of Insurance
Com- Sec
Omar Aie Cirif
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Public Lands
Minee and Mining
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