Ethics Commission
New Mexico State Ethics Commission
NMSEC
67/100
Summary
The New Mexico State Ethics Commission, established in 2019, enforces government ethics, campaign finance, and lobbying laws for all public officers, employees, candidates, lobbyists, and government contractors. It is one of the newer state ethics commissions in the US.
Independence Scorecard
67/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- New Mexico State Ethics Commission Act
- Citation
- N.M. Stat. §§ 10-16G-1 to 10-16G-18
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All public officers, employees, candidates, lobbyists, and government contractors