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NM SB180

NM SB180
Election Changes

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Introduced
01/23/2023
In Committee
03/11/2023
Crossed Over
02/25/2023
Passed
03/14/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/30/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS; AMENDING THE ELECTION CODE; DIRECTING RULEMAKING TO DESIGNATE A PUBLIC OFFICIAL'S HOME ADDRESS IN PUBLIC FILINGS AS CONFIDENTIAL; SPECIFYING WHEN THE INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT APPLIES TO DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO THE ELECTION CODE; AMENDING AND ENACTING DEFINITIONS; ALLOWING ELECTRONIC NOMINATING PETITION SIGNATURES; CREATING AN ELECTIONS SECURITY PROGRAM; REQUIRING THE USE OF FORMS APPROVED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE; REQUIRING SERVICE OF PROCESS ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ELECTION-RELATED LITIGATION; ADDRESSING QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTION BOARD MEMBERS; REVISING ELECTION BOARD AND MESSENGER COMPENSATION; REQUIRING TRAINING FOR CHALLENGERS AND WATCHERS; REQUIRING VOTER CONVENIENCE CENTERS; PROVIDING FOR A PROGRAM TO RECONCILE VOTER REGISTRATION LISTS; ALLOWING FOR AN ELECTRONIC POLL BOOK ALTERNATIVE; ADJUSTING VOTER REGISTRATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES; AMENDING REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION AT VOTING LOCATIONS PRIOR TO VOTING; REVISING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR MAILED BALLOTS, ABSENTEE BALLOTS AND MILITARY OVERSEAS BALLOTS; AMENDING THE INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE SURVIVOR SUFFRAGE ACT; ADJUSTING TIME FRAMES TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT; AMENDING THE PRIMARY ELECTION LAW; REVISING REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATIONS AND CANDIDATES; AMENDING VOTING SYSTEMS SB 180 REQUIREMENTS; ADDRESSING BALLOT PREPARATION; ADDRESSING MAINTENANCE OF BALLOT BOXES AND MONITORED SECURED CONTAINERS; CORRECTING AND PRESCRIBING THE ORDER OF OFFICES ON BALLOTS; REQUIRING THE SENDING OF A NOTICE OF ELECTION; AMENDING PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE CERTIFICATION OF VOTING MACHINES; ADDRESSING PROVISIONAL BALLOTS; ADDRESSING THE COUNTING AND DISPOSITION OF PAPER BALLOTS; ADDRESSING POST-ELECTION DUTIES; REVISING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT OF BALLOTS, AUDITS, VOTING MACHINE RECHECKS AND RECOUNTS; REVISING TIME FRAMES FOR REFERENDUM PETITIONS; RECOMPILING A SECTION AUTHORIZING LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEES INTO THE CAMPAIGN REPORTING ACT; REVISING ELECTION-RELATED CRIMES; AMENDING THE LOCAL ELECTION ACT; AMENDING THE LOBBYIST REGULATION ACT; AUTHORIZING TAXPAYER INFORMATION TO BE REVEALED TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR PURPOSES OF MAINTAINING VOTER REGISTRATION RECORDS; AMENDING THE CONFIDENTIAL SUBSTITUTE ADDRESS ACT; MAKING TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES; AMENDING, REPEALING, ENACTING AND RECOMPILING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978.

AI Summary

This bill makes a number of changes to New Mexico's Election Code. Key provisions include: - Allowing public officials to designate their home address as confidential in election-related filings, except when relevant to a judicial proceeding. - Creating an elections security program within the Secretary of State's office to oversee voting system and cybersecurity requirements. - Requiring challengers and watchers to complete training before serving in elections and establishing qualifications for those roles. - Requiring the use of voter convenience centers for all statewide elections, with specific requirements for those centers. - Adjusting voter registration processing procedures, including allowing electronic nominating petition signatures. - Revising requirements and procedures for mailed, absentee, and military/overseas ballots. - Making changes to the Primary Election Law, including allowing write-in candidates in primary elections. - Adjusting various ballot preparation, counting, and post-election procedures and requirements. The bill also makes some technical and conforming changes throughout the Election Code.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 39 - Mar. 30 (on 03/30/2023)

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