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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS; ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR QUALIFIED ELECTORS AND QUALIFIED RESIDENTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE TO BECOME REGISTERED TO VOTE, OR UPDATE AN EXISTING CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION, THROUGH AN AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM; DIRECTING THE MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION OF THE TAXATION AND REVENUE DEPARTMENT, AND OTHER AGENCIES DESIGNATED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE, TO TRANSMIT AN ELECTRONIC RECORD TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE WHEN A PERSON DEMONSTRATES UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP IN THE COURSE OF A TRANSACTION; REQUIRING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON TO OPT OUT OF BEING REGISTERED TO VOTE; MAKING CONFORMING CHANGES.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an automatic voter registration system in New Mexico. It requires the Motor Vehicle Division of the Taxation and Revenue Department and other designated state agencies to transmit electronic records to the Secretary of State when a person demonstrates U.S. citizenship during a transaction. The Secretary of State will then forward eligible records to the appropriate county clerk to register the person to vote, unless the person opts out. The bill also allows for updates to existing voter registrations based on transactions at the Motor Vehicle Division and other state agencies. It makes conforming changes to existing voter registration laws to accommodate the new automatic registration process.
Sponsors (7)
Daymon Ely (D)*,
Joy Garratt (D)*,
Linda López (D)*,
Wonda Johnson (D),
Georgene Louis (D),
Tara Luján (D),
Kristina Ortez (D),
Last Action
Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC/SJC (on 02/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=14&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0014.pdf |
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