The Sunset Act [12-9-11 to 12-9-21 NMSA 1978] shall not cause the dismissal of any claim or right of a citizen against any agency specified therein or any claim or right of such agency terminated pursuant to that act which is subject to litigation. The claims and rights of such agency shall be assumed by the department of finance and administration. Nothing in the Sunset Act shall interfere with the legislature otherwise considering legislation on any agency mentioned therein.
History: Laws 1981, ch. 241, § 10.
Cross references. — For constitutional prohibition against ex post facto laws, see U.S. Const., art. I, § 10 and N.M. Const., art. II, § 19.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters
Section 12-9-1 to 12-9-10 - Repealed.
Section 12-9-11 - Short title.
Section 12-9-12 - Findings of fact.
Section 12-9-13 to 12-9-16.1 - Repealed.
Section 12-9-17 - Wind-up period.
Section 12-9-18 - Renewal of agency life.
Section 12-9-19 - Legislative hearing; action.
Section 12-9-20 - Existing claims and rights.