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NM HB244

NM HB244
Ethics Commission & Sec. Of State Duties


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Introduced
02/04/2021
In Committee
03/09/2021
Crossed Over
03/03/2021
Passed
03/13/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/16/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO ETHICS; CLARIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT DUTIES OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION AND SECRETARY OF STATE WITH RESPECT TO THE CAMPAIGN REPORTING ACT, VOTER ACTION ACT, FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE ACT AND LOBBYIST REGULATION ACT; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; REQUIRING STATE ETHICS COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS TO FILE ANNUAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS PURSUANT TO THE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE ACT; REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT THAT COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION BE NOTARIZED; CLARIFYING THE VENUE PROVISION FOR ETHICS COMPLAINT COURT ACTIONS; REQUIRING ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES BY POLITICAL COMMITTEE TREASURERS; PROVIDING FOR THE RESIGNATION AND REPLACEMENT OF TREASURERS; REPEALING SECTION 1-19-1 NMSA 1978 (BEING LAWS 1969, CHAPTER 240, SECTION 405).

AI Summary

This bill clarifies the administrative and enforcement duties of the State Ethics Commission and Secretary of State with respect to the Campaign Reporting Act, Voter Action Act, Financial Disclosure Act, and Lobbyist Regulation Act. It provides for penalties, rulemaking authority, and requires State Ethics Commission commissioners to file annual financial disclosure statements. The bill removes the requirement that complaints filed with the State Ethics Commission be notarized, clarifies the venue provision for ethics complaint court actions, requires acknowledgment of responsibilities by political committee treasurers, and provides for the resignation and replacement of treasurers. The bill also repeals a section of existing law.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 109 - Apr. 6 (on 03/16/2021)

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