N.M. Const. art. IV, § 21
- Constitution
- Constitution of New Mexico
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
[Alteration or theft of bill.] Any person who shall, without lawful authority, materially change or alter, or make away with, any bill pending in or passed by the legislature, shall be deemed guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment in the penitentiary for not less than one year nor more than five years.
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