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NM HB290

NM HB290
Voter Roll Cleanup Task Force


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Introduced
02/16/2021
In Committee
03/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS; CREATING THE VOTER ROLL CLEANUP TASK FORCE; DIRECTING THE VOTER ROLL CLEANUP TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSE LEGISLATION TO IMPLEMENT BEST PRACTICES TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF NEW MEXICO VOTER ROLLS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Voter Roll Cleanup Task Force to study and provide recommendations on best practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of New Mexico's voter rolls. The task force will be composed of various state and local officials, as well as public members with expertise in elections and related fields. The task force is directed to consider federal and state laws, ease of voter registration updates, impacts of absentee voting, best practices for removing deceased voters, and data-sharing between state agencies, among other issues. The task force is required to provide a final report with recommendations and proposed legislation to the governor and legislature by December 31, 2021. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

HSEIC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution (on 03/12/2021)

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