NMSA 9-4A-25. Temporary provision; powers and duties. (Effective until

9-4A-25. Temporary provision; powers and duties. (Effective until December 31, 2026.) A. The semiquincentennial commission may cooperate with the United States semiquincentennial commission created by Public Law 114-196, other national and state organizations engaged in commemoration and celebration of the United States semiquincentennial and other national, regional, state and local public and private organizations having compatible purposes. B. The commission shall promote and encourage as part of its celebratory events, electronic media, printed media, symposia and educational outreach: (1) awareness and understanding of the principles of the declaration of independence, the United States' winning of the Revolutionary War and the establishment of the United States' system of constitutional self-government; (2) the advancement of the cause of liberty and American self-government through promoting civic knowledge and practice and the constitutional features of self- government that emphasize the roles of active and engaged citizens; and (3) an increase in public knowledge and appreciation of the breadth of American history and the long quest to live up to the ideals put forth in the declaration of independence and the United States constitution. C. The commission may: (1) designate advisory and honorary boards and special committees to assist with planning, developing and coordinating specific activities; (2) enter into contracts and accept donations, gifts, grants and other things of value, including real or personal property and personal services; and (3) do other things consistent with the purposes of this act to carry out the provisions of this act. History: Laws 2024, ch. 23, § 2.