Bill > HB208

This bill amends New Mexico state law to expand voter registration opportunities by allowing individuals to register to vote when applying for a hunting or fishing license through the Department of Game and Fish. Specifically, the bill modifies existing statutes to add hunting and fishing license applications as a new method for voter registration, similar to how people can currently register when obtaining a driver's license or receiving public assistance services. The bill requires the Department of Game and Fish and its authorized license vendors to offer voter registration forms and transmit completed registrations to the appropriate registration officer within ten days. The legislation also includes provisions to ensure that voter registration processes remain non-partisan, with employees prohibited from influencing a person's political party selection or revealing registration details to unauthorized individuals. Additionally, the bill makes some technical changes to reference the Health Care Authority instead of the Human Services Department in related voter registration language. The provisions of this act will become effective on July 1, 2025, providing time for government agencies to implement the new voter registration process for hunting and fishing license applicants.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=208&year=25