There is created the "New Mexico museum of space history commission" consisting of eleven members appointed by the governor. Membership shall be composed of geographically diverse residents of the state that are proficient in the scientific study of space, museums or other relevant subject areas. Three members shall be appointed to the commission for a term ending December 31, 1974, four members shall be appointed to the commission for a term ending December 31, 1975 and four members shall be appointed to the commission for a term ending December 31, 1976. Thereafter, members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of three years or less in such manner that the staggered expiration date is maintained. Necessary officers shall be elected by the commission. The commission members shall be reimbursed for their necessary and actual mileage and per diem expenses as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978].

History: 1953 Comp., § 73-46-2, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 72, § 2; 1987, ch. 313, § 2; 2001, ch. 275, § 3; 2001, ch. 278, § 3; 2019, ch. 78, § 1.

Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1978, Chapter 72 repealed 73-46-1 to 73-46-3, 1953 Comp. (former 18-7-1 to 18-7-4 NMSA 1978), relating to the international space hall of fame, effective March 31, 1978, and enacted new §§ 73-46-1 to 73-46-3, 1953 Comp.

The 2019 amendment, effective June 14, 2019, revised the eligibility requirements for members of the New Mexico museum of space history commission; deleted "Four members of the commission shall be appointed at large and one member shall be appointed from each of the planning and development districts." and added "Membership shall be composed of geographically diverse residents of the state that are proficient in the scientific study of space, museums or other relevant subject areas."

The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, substituted "New Mexico museum of space history commission" for "space center commission" in the catchline and within the section.