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Introduced
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
In Committee
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
Crossed Over
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
Passed
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS; AMENDING AND ENACTING AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION AND UPDATES TO REGISTRATION PROVISIONS; REPEALING AND REPLACING THE DRIVER'S LICENSE VOTER REGISTRATION PROVISIONS; REPEALING AND REPLACING THE REGISTRATION AT VOTING LOCATION PRIOR TO VOTING PROVISIONS; DEFINING THE UNLAWFUL USE OR DISPOSITION OF VOTER DATA, MAILING LABELS OR SPECIAL VOTER LISTS; PROVIDING THAT INMATES ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND REGISTER TO VOTE UPON RELEASE; ELIMINATING A REQUIREMENT THAT A VOTER'S REGISTRATION BE CANCELED UPON FELONY CONVICTION AND CONFORMING THE RESTORATION OF CITIZENSHIP PROVISION ACCORDINGLY; CREATING A VOLUNTARY PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTER LIST; PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF MONITORED SECURED CONTAINERS; ENACTING THE NATIVE AMERICAN VOTING RIGHTS ACT TO PROTECT POLLING PLACE ACCESS AND ADDRESS OTHER ELECTION ISSUES INVOLVING VOTERS ON INDIAN NATION, TRIBAL AND PUEBLO LAND; DECLARING THE DAY OF A GENERAL ELECTION AND A REGULAR LOCAL ELECTION A SCHOOL HOLIDAY; MAKING CONFORMING AND TECHNICAL CHANGES; AMENDING, REPEALING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance voting rights protections in New Mexico. The key provisions include:
- Establishing automatic voter registration and updates to registration when individuals apply for or renew a driver's license or state ID, with the option to decline registration.
- Allowing eligible inmates to register and vote upon release from correctional facilities.
- Creating a voluntary permanent absentee voter list so voters can automatically receive mailed ballots for statewide elections.
- Requiring counties to have monitored secure ballot drop boxes and provide polling places and early voting locations on or near Native American lands, with provisions for emergency situations.
- Declaring general and local elections as school holidays.
- Repealing certain existing voter registration and mail-in ballot provisions.
The bill seeks to expand access to voting, especially for underrepresented populations, while also strengthening security measures around voter data and registration. Many of the provisions are aimed at improving the voting experience for Native American communities in New Mexico.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 84 - Mar. 30 (on 03/30/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=4&year=23 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/final/HB0004.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/bills/house/HB0004.pdf |
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