Constitutional Amendment 4: Legislator Salaries Tied to Median Household Income
Unofficial result: Passed
Source: electionresults.sos.nm.gov
New Mexico
My vote power: Above average
What does this measure do?
Lets the Legislature pay lawmakers a salary for the first time, capped at New Mexico's median household income and rising or falling with it, starting after a delay. Taxpayers would pay the salaries through the state budget.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: New Mexico Legislature (House Joint Resolution 5, Rep. Cristina Parajón)
Rep. Parajón is a Democrat from House District 25. In all, 23 lawmakers sponsored it, including Sen. Angel Charley (D, Senate District 30). It passed 41-26 and 23-19.
Source: nmlegis.gov
A YES vote means
New Mexico legislators, now unpaid except for daily expense money, could receive a salary up to the state median household income.
A NO vote means
Legislators stay unsalaried, receiving only per-diem and mileage.
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