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Introduced
02/09/2021
02/09/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRATION OF QUALIFIED RESIDENTS WHO ARE SIXTEEN OR SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO VOTE IN REGULAR LOCAL ELECTIONS, MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS AND SPECIAL LOCAL ELECTIONS.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to allow qualified residents of New Mexico who are 16 or 17 years old to register to vote and participate in regular local elections, special local elections, and municipal elections that are not held with regular local elections. The bill amends the existing law to establish a new category of "regular local election voter" for these 16 and 17-year-old residents, who will become eligible voters upon turning 16. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to notify residents who may be qualified electors upon turning 18 about the voter registration process. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2022.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC/SJC (on 02/09/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=336&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0336.pdf |
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