Subcommittee gives due pass to HJR 5 allowing voters to decide on median‑income compensation
February 16, 2026 | Senate, Committees, Legislative, New Mexico
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A Senate subcommittee recommended a due pass for House Joint Resolution 5, which would ask voters whether legislative compensation should be tied to the state s median household income.
Representative sponsors presented the measure and stood for questions. Committee members signaled support; the subcommittee recorded a due‑pass recommendation (6 in favor) and will forward the resolution for further consideration.
Supporters described the measure as a voter decision on compensation formulas and noted the item will move through routine legislative channels following the subcommittee recommendation.
Representative sponsors presented the measure and stood for questions. Committee members signaled support; the subcommittee recorded a due‑pass recommendation (6 in favor) and will forward the resolution for further consideration.
Supporters described the measure as a voter decision on compensation formulas and noted the item will move through routine legislative channels following the subcommittee recommendation.
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