II 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 349 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 10, 2005 Mr. Domenici introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide for the appointment of additional judges for the district of New Mexico.

1.

Additional judges for the district of New Mexico

(a)

Permanent district judgeships

(1)

In general

The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 2 additional district judges for the district of New Mexico. (2)

Technical and conforming amendment

The table under section 133(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to New Mexico and inserting the following:     “New Mexico 8.”. (b)

Temporary judgeship

(1)

In general

The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 1 additional district judge for the district of New Mexico. (2)

Vacancy not filled

The first vacancy in the office of district judge in the district of New Mexico occurring 10 years or more after the confirmation date of the judge named to fill the temporary district judgeship created by this subsection, shall not be filled.