RELATING TO THE STATE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION; AMENDING THE PROVISIONS FOR REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONERS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1. Section 67-3-5 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1967, Chapter 266, Section 4, as amended) is amended to read:

"67-3-5. REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONERS.-- The state

transportation commission, appointed by the governor and

confirmed by the senate, shall serve at the pleasure of the

governor. Transportation commissioners, appointed and

confirmed by the senate pursuant to Subsection B of Section

67-3-4 NMSA 1978, shall not be removed without prior

approval of the senate."