New Mexico Statutes Chapter 2. Legislative Branch § 2-15-8. Interim legislative ethics committee; duties

(1) issue advisory opinions on the interpretation and enforcement of ethical principles as applied to the legislature and that are not under the jurisdiction of the state ethics commission;

(2) investigate complaints from another member of the legislature or a member of the public alleging misconduct of a legislator;

(3) investigate referrals made to the co-chairs of the New Mexico legislative council from the state ethics commission, the attorney general, the secretary of state or a district attorney;

(4) hire special counsel, arbitrators or independent hearing officers as necessary; and

(5) make recommendations to the respective houses regarding proposed sanctions for ethical misconduct.