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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/24/2021
02/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS; ENACTING NEW PROCEDURES FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE; PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL MAJOR POLITICAL PARTY PRIMARY AND SUBSEQUENT SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY; PRESCRIBING DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY REQUIREMENTS; REQUIRING CANDIDATES REGARDLESS OF POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION TO PAY A FILING FEE OR FILE A NOMINATING PETITION IN LIEU OF FEES; MAKING CONFORMING CHANGES; AMENDING, REPEALING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill enacts new procedures for filling a vacancy in the office of United States Representative. It provides for a special major political party primary election and subsequent special general election to fill the vacancy. Candidates, regardless of political party affiliation, must pay a filing fee or file a nominating petition to get on the ballot. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing election law provisions related to independent and minor political party candidates. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
SRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (on 02/24/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=254&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0254.pdf |
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