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NM HB99

NM HB99
16-year-olds Voting In School Elections


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Introduced
01/17/2017
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS; ALLOWING QUALIFIED ELECTORS WHO ARE SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN SCHOOL ELECTIONS.

AI Summary

This bill allows qualified electors (voters) who are at least 16 years old to register to vote in school elections. The bill creates a special registration form for these 16-year-old voters, who will be considered voters only for the purpose of participating in school elections. This change to the Election Code aims to give 16-year-olds a voice in school-related decisions and elections.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

[LD 1] HLELC (on 01/17/2017)

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