If the interim legislative ethics committee determines that in addition to recommending that sanctions be imposed by the respective house on the member, the conduct involves criminal activity, the interim ethics committee may refer the matter to the district attorney of the first judicial district, the district attorney of the judicial district where the member resides or the attorney general.
History: Laws 1993, ch. 46, ยง 55.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 2 - Legislative Branch
Article 15 - Legislative Ethics
Section 2-15-7 - Interim legislative ethics committee; creation; appointment.
Section 2-15-8 - Interim legislative ethics committee; duties.
Section 2-15-9 - Interim legislative ethics committee; procedures; confidentiality.