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Introduced
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
In Committee
03/05/2021
03/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS; PERMITTING PERSONS SIXTEEN AND SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO BE QUALIFIED ELECTORS; REPEALING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978.
AI Summary
This bill permits individuals who are 16 and 17 years of age to be qualified electors, meaning they can register to vote and participate in elections. It amends the definition of "qualified elector" in the New Mexico Election Code to include 16- and 17-year-old residents who meet the qualifications to vote under the state and federal constitutions. The bill also repeals sections of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (NMSA) that previously excluded 16- and 17-year-olds from being qualified electors. The bill's provisions are set to take effect on January 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SRC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution (on 03/05/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=412&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0412.pdf |
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