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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PRIMARY ELECTIONS; ALLOWING VOTERS WHO HAVE NOT DESIGNATED A MAJOR POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION ON THEIR CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION PROCESS BY CHOOSING TO AFFILIATE WITH A MAJOR PARTY PARTICIPATING IN A PRIMARY BY REQUESTING THE PARTY'S BALLOT; MAKING CONFORMING CHANGES.
AI Summary
This bill allows voters who have not designated a major political party affiliation on their voter registration certificates to participate in the primary election process by choosing to affiliate with a major party participating in the primary and requesting that party's ballot. The bill makes conforming changes to various sections of the election code related to voter registration, mailed ballot applications, mail ballot election precincts, and voting procedures at polling places. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee (13:30 2/5/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/05/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=79&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0079.pdf |
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