The Reference Committee Chair will offer the Committee's recommendations for each resolution. Delegates will have the opportunity to debate the resolutions or accept the Committee's recommendations. The Speaker of the House will guide the debate and order of the meeting.
A resolution can pass with a simple majority unless it involves a change to our bylaws, then a 2/3 majority is required. The NMDA House of Delegates follows the American Institute of Parliamentarians Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure for the meeting – but don’t worry, we’re not that formal. Remember, this is New Mexico; we’re a pretty “laid back” group. In the end, we all just want to hear everyone’s thoughts on the issues.