Governor and Legislature Heading Back To Court

Susana Martinez

Capitol Report New Mexico - It looks like there’s going to be a court fight between the legislature and the Governor’s Office after the head of the non-partisan body that advises New Mexico lawmakers on legislation told members of the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) Thursday (May 19) that in his opinion two line-item vetoes made by Gov. Susana Martinez violate the state’s constitution. “Some of the governor’s vetoes seem to impinge on the legislature’s appropriation powers and plow new ground in a governor’s exercise of the veto authority,” Raul Burciaga, the director of the Legislative Council Service, told committee members. Read full story here: News New Mexico

Governor and Legislature Heading Back To Court