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NM SB160

NM SB160
Judicial Candidates In Voter Action Act


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Introduced
01/31/2021
In Committee
03/14/2021
Crossed Over
03/09/2021
Passed
03/19/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS; INCLUDING CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT JUDGE IN THE VOTER ACTION ACT; PRESCRIBING DISTRIBUTION AMOUNTS AND QUALIFYING CONTRIBUTIONS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF VOTERS IN A DISTRICT; MAKING CONFORMING CHANGES; AMENDING AND REPEALING SECTIONS OF THE VOTER ACTION ACT.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Voter Action Act to include candidates for the office of district judge as "covered offices" eligible for public financing. It prescribes the number of qualifying contributions and the distribution amounts for district judge candidates based on the number of voters in the district. The bill also makes conforming changes and repeals sections of the previous law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 57 - Apr. 5 (on 03/19/2021)

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