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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
02/23/2021
02/23/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS; PROVIDING FOR REMITTANCE OF PENALTY ASSESSMENTS TO THE COURTS; REMOVING A CONDITION ALLOWING THE TAXATION AND REVENUE DEPARTMENT TO PERFORM AN ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN PERMITS OR LICENSES; ALLOWING A PERSON CHARGED WITH A TRAFFIC CITATION TO PAY THE PENALTY ASSESSMENT ANY TIME BEFORE APPEARANCE IN COURT; PROVIDING THAT A UNIFORM TRAFFIC CITATION IS A SUMMONS; REQUIRING THAT A TRAFFIC CITATION BE SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE COURT WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF ISSUANCE; REPEALING SECTION 66-8-117 NMSA 1978 (BEING LAWS 1978, CHAPTER 35, SECTION 525, AS AMENDED).
AI Summary
This bill provides several key changes to traffic citation payments in New Mexico. It allows people charged with a traffic citation to pay the penalty assessment any time before their court appearance, rather than requiring payment within 30 days. It also requires that traffic citations be submitted to the appropriate court within 5 days of issuance, and clarifies that a uniform traffic citation is a summons. Additionally, the bill removes a provision that allowed the Taxation and Revenue Department to administratively suspend certain permits or licenses for non-payment of penalty assessments.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
(on 01/01/1900)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=119&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0119.pdf |
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