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NM Stat § 1-5-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-9 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-9, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 111; repealed Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 79.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 79 repealed 1-5-9 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 111, relating to signature rosters, effective July 1, 2005. For provisions of former section, see the 2004 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-5-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-10 - Recompiled.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-11, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 112; 1975, ch. 255, § 68; 1977, ch. 222, § 10; 1987, ch. 327, § 4; 1995, ch. 166, § 3; 2003, ch. 356, § 15; recompiled as 1-12-7.1 by Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 63.ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 63 recompiled former 1-5-10 NMSA 1978 as 1-12-7.1 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 2005.
NM Stat § 1-5-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-11 - Recompiled.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-12, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 113; 1987, ch. 327, § 5; amended and recompiled as 1-12-30.1 NMSA 1978 by Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 73.ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 73 recompiled former 1-5-11 NMSA 1978 as 1-12-30.1 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 2005.
NM Stat § 1-5-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-12 - Recompiled.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-13, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 114; 1975, ch. 255, § 69; 1993, ch. 314, § 37; 1993, ch. 316, § 37; 2001, ch. 146, § 4; 2003, ch. 356, § 16; recompiled as 1-12-7.2 NMSA 1978 by Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 78.ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 2005, ch. 270, §78 recompiled former Section 1-5-12 NMSA 1978 as Section 1-12-7.2 NMSA 1978, effective July 1, 2005.
NM Stat § 1-5-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-13 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-14, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 115; 1993, ch. 314, § 38; 1993, ch. 316, § 38; repealed Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 79.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 79 repealed 1-5-13 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 115, relating to signature rosters, effective July 1, 2005. For provisions of former section, see the 2004 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-5-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-15 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-19, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 120; 1975, ch. 255, § 71; repealed Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 79.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 79 repealed 1-5-15 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 120, relating to voter files, effective July 1, 2005. For provisions of former section, see the 2004 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-5-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-16 - Voter file; duplicate voter file; storage; protection.

A. All voter files shall be stored to safeguard them from loss, damage or unauthorized alteration. B. All duplicate voter files shall be stored in a fireproof safe or vault located at a place remote from, and which is considered a separate damage risk from, the place of storage or use of the voter files from which they were duplicated. C. No voter file and its duplicate shall be stored or transported in any manner that will subject both to possible loss or damage from common or related perils. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-20, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 121; 1975, ch. 255, § 72. ANNOTATIONSPurpose for preparation and safekeeping of "duplicate master record" is to have immediately available the means of replacing the information on the "working master record", if the "working master record", or any portion thereof should be damaged or destroyed. Ortiz v. Jaramillo, 1971-NMSC-041, 82 N.M. 445, 483 P.2d 500.
NM Stat § 1-5-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-17 - Voter registration system software; instructions; status; protection.

A. Voter registration system software and instructions for its use in controlling the processing of information derived from the voter file shall be verified functionally, identified and approved by the secretary of state. B. Verified, identified and approved voter registration system software and instructions shall be safeguarded at all times against loss or damage. The designated data processor shall be in charge of these safeguards subject to approval by the secretary of state. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-21, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 122; 1975, ch. 255, § 73; 2001, ch. 146, § 6; 2005, ch. 270, § 30. ANNOTATIONSThe 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, changed "program records" to "voter registration system software" in Subsections A and B; deleted former Subsection B, which provided that program records and instructions for their use shall remain the property of the designated data processor; and relettered succeeding subsection accordingly. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, deleted "machine" preceding "processing" in Subsection A.
NM Stat § 1-5-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-18 - List and roster preparation; compatible duplicate means.

A. The secretary of state shall provide to the county clerk means for the preparation of voter lists and signature rosters. B. At least one compatible duplicate means shall be provided for on a standby basis, and it shall be capable of performing the preparation of voter lists and signature rosters with minimum delay in case the original means is unable to perform. C. The secretary of state shall procure and preserve sufficient duplicate voter registration system software and operating instructions so that in case of disaster the duplicate master record and the duplicate voter registration system software and operating instructions will be all that will be required for another compatible facility to prepare registered voter lists and signature rosters with minimum delay. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-23, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 124; 2001, ch. 146, § 7; 2005, ch. 270, § 31. ANNOTATIONSThe 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, changed "county clerk" to "secretary of state" in Subsections A and C; in Subsection A, provided that the secretary of state shall provide to the county clerk the means to prepare lists and rosters; and in Subsection C, changed references from programs to voter registration system software. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, substituted "List and roster preparation" for "Machine preparation" in the section heading; substituted "voter lists" for "voting lists" in Subsection B; and deleted "machine" preceding "facility" in Subsection C.
NM Stat § 1-5-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-19 - Recompiled.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-24, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 125; 1975, ch. 255, § 74; 1987, ch. 249, § 16; 1993, ch. 314, § 39; 1993, ch. 316, § 39; 1995, ch. 166, § 5; 2001, ch. 146, § 8; 1978 Comp., § 1-5-19, recompiled as § 1-4-5.4 by Laws 2011, ch. 137, § 109.ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 2011, ch. 137, § 109 recompiled former 1-5-19 NMSA 1978 as 1-4-5.4 NMSA 1978 effective July 1, 2011.
NM Stat § 1-5-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-20 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-25.1, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 222, § 11; 1993, ch. 314, § 40; 1993, ch. 316, § 40; repealed Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 79.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 79 repealed 1-5-20 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 222, § 11, relating to certificates of registration, effective July 1, 2005. For provisions of former section, see the 2004 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-5-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-21 - Data processor; custody and protection of voter file; delivery of voter file and program records.

A. The designated data processor shall provide the secretary of state, county clerk or county with data processing services in the implementation and maintenance of the Voter Records System Act and in carrying out such other services as are reasonably related to providing data processing of the voter records system. B. The designated data processor shall preserve and safeguard voter files and voter registration system software from loss, damage, unauthorized alteration, unauthorized access and unauthorized reproduction and shall ensure their continued use and accessibility while they are in the data processor's custody. C. No copies of the voter file or information or listings derived therefrom shall be furnished by the data processor to any person other than the secretary of state, the county clerk or their designated agents. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-26, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 255, § 75; 1989, ch. 392, § 9; 2005, ch. 270, § 32. ANNOTATIONSThe 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, in Subsection A, provided that the data processor shall provide the services to the secretary of state; in Subsection B, deleted the former provision which provided that the data processor shall be responsible for the identification of the voter files and program records and their parts, and provided that the data processor shall preserve and safeguard voter files and voter registration system software; in Subsection C, provided that the data processor may provide voter file and information to the secretary of state; deleted former Subsection D, which provided that the data processor shall provide county clerks with data processing services to implement the unofficial election canvassing system; deleted former Subsection E, which provided that the unofficial election canvassing system shall be tested by the secretary of state; and deleted former Subsection F, which provided that the secretary of state shall certify the unofficial election canvassing system.
NM Stat § 1-5-22 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-22 - Unlawful disposition of voter file; penalty.

A. Unlawful disposition of voter file consists of the willful selling, loaning, providing access to or otherwise surrendering of the voter file, duplicates of the file or a part of the file by a data processor; a data processor's agent or employee; a state or county officer; or a state or county officer's deputy, assistant, employee or agent to anyone not authorized by the Voter Records System Act to have possession of the file. B. For purposes of this section, a file maintenance list shall be considered a voter file or a part of a voter file. C. Any data processor, officer, deputy, assistant, agent or employee who commits unlawful disposition of a voter file is guilty of a fourth degree felony. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-27, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 255, § 76; 2005, ch. 270, § 33. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For offenses and penalties, see 1-20-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. The 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, in Subsection A, provided that unlawful disposition of voter file includes providing access to the voter file and includes the prohibited acts by a data processor's agent or employee or a state or county officer's deputy or assistant.
NM Stat § 1-5-23 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-23 - Unlawful destruction or alteration of data recording media, voter files, file maintenance lists, voter registration system software and instructions or voter lists; penalty.

A. Unlawful destruction or alteration of data recording media, voter files, file maintenance lists, voter registration system software and instructions or voter lists consists of the unauthorized destruction of, the unauthorized alteration of, the erasure of information from or the rendering unusable for their lawfully intended purpose of such media, files, software, instructions and lists or parts thereof by any person. B. Any person who commits unlawful destruction or alteration of data recording media, voter files, file maintenance lists, voter registration system software and instructions or voter lists is guilty of a fourth degree felony. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-28, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 255, § 77; 2005, ch. 270, § 34. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For offenses and penalties, see 1-20-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. The 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, changed "active data processing media" to "data recording media", "program records" to "voter registration system software" and "records" to "software".
NM Stat § 1-5-24 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-24 - Recompiled.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-29, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 255, § 78; 1995, ch. 166, § 6; 2005, ch. 270, § 35; 1978 Comp., § 1-5-24 recompiled as § 1-4-5.5 by Laws 2011, ch. 137, § 109.ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 2011, ch. 137, § 109 recompiled former 1-5-24 NMSA 1978 as 1-4-5.5 NMSA 1978 effective July 1, 2011.
NM Stat § 1-5-25 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-25 - Recompiled.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-30, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 255, § 79; 2001, ch. 146, § 9; 2005, ch. 270, § 36; 1978 Comp., § 1-5-25, recompiled as § 1-4-5.6 by Laws 2011, ch. 137, § 109.ANNOTATIONSRecompilations. — Laws 2011, ch. 137, § 109 recompiled former 1-5-25 NMSA 1978 as 1-4-5.6 NMSA 1978 effective July 1, 2011.
NM Stat § 1-5-26 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-26 - Contractual agreement required with data processor.

The secretary of state shall enter into a written contractual agreement with the data processor notwithstanding the fact that the data processor may be a department of state government. History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-31, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 255, § 80; 2005, ch. 270, § 37. ANNOTATIONSThe 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, provided the secretary of state shall enter into an agreement with a data processor; deleted the provisions in former Subsection A, which provided that each county shall enter into an agreement with a data processor notwithstanding the fact that the data processor is a department of a county or municipality and that parties to the agreement shall be the county, the county clerk and the data processor; deleted former Subsection B, which provided that all agreements shall be approved by the secretary of state with the assistance of the automated voter records system advisory committee; and deleted former Subsection C, which provided that the secretary of state shall provide by regulation contractual provisions required for approval.
NM Stat § 1-5-27 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-27 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-32, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 255, § 81; 1987, ch. 249, § 17; repealed Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 79.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 79 repealed 1-5-27 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 255, § 81, relating to automated voter records system advisory committee, effective July 1, 2005. For provisions of former section, see the 2004 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-5-28 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-28 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-33, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 255, § 82; repealed Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 79.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 79 repealed 1-5-28 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 255, § 82, relating to automated voter records system advisory committee, effective July 1, 2005. For provisions of former section, see the 2004 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-5-29 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-29 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-34, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 255, § 83; 1987, ch. 249, § 18; 1993, ch. 314, § 41; 1993, ch. 316, § 41; 2001, ch. 146, § 10; repealed Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 79.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2005, ch. 270, § 79 repealed 1-5-29 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 255, § 83, relating to automated voter records system advisory committee, effective July 1, 2005. For provisions of former section, see the 2004 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 1-5-31 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 5 - Voter Records System|Section 1-5-31 - Uniform procedures for counties.

The secretary of state shall: A. assist county clerks by devising uniform procedures and forms that are compatible with the voter registration electronic management system; B. provide to each county clerk the computer software necessary for the use and maintenance of the voter registration electronic management system; C. provide to each county clerk, through an agreement with the motor vehicle division of the taxation and revenue department, access to the division's driver's license database for the purpose of verifying voter registrations, processing absentee ballots and qualifying provisional ballots; and D. adopt such rules as are necessary to establish and administer the voter registration electronic management system and to regulate the use of the driver's license database by county clerks. History: Laws 1989, ch. 298, § 2; 2005, ch. 270, § 39; 2015, ch. 145, § 24. ANNOTATIONSThe 2015 amendment, effective July 1, 2015, provided new duties for the secretary of state in assisting county clerks in verifying voter registrations and processing absentee ballots and qualifying provisional ballots, and required the secretary of state to adopt rules to establish and administer the voter registration electronic management system and to regulate the use of the driver's license database by county clerks; in Subsection A, after "compatible with the", deleted "statewide computerized", and after "registration", added "electronic management"; in Subsection B, after "maintenance of the", deleted "statewide computerized", after "voter registration", added "electronic management", and after system;", deleted "and"; added a new Subsection C and redesignated former Subsection C as Subsection D; and in Subsection D, after "such rules", deleted "and regulations", after "administer the", deleted "statewide computerized", after "voter registration", added "electronic management", after "system and to", deleted "require deadlines and time limits for the updating of voter files" and added "regulate the use of the driver's license database by count clerks". The 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, in Subsection B, deleted the requirement that the secretary of state develop computer software; and in Subsection C, deleted the provision that the secretary of state adopt rules and regulations to provide for the update of voter files at each polling place for the next election.
NM Stat § 1-6-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 6 - Absentee Voting|Section 1-6-1 - Absent Voter Act; short title.

Chapter 1, Article 6 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Absent Voter Act". History: 1953 Comp., § 3-6-1, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 127; 2018, ch. 79, § 6. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For constitutional provision as to absentee voting laws, see N.M. Const., art. VII, § 1. For absentee voting in municipal elections, see 3-9-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. The 2018 amendment, effective July 1, 2018, changed "Sections 1-6-1 through 1-6-18 NMSA 1978" to "Chapter 1, Article 6 NMSA 1978". Provisions are applicable to local option district elections, thereby directing the absentee voting procedures to be followed in such elections. 1977 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 77-17. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 26 Am. Jur. 2d Elections § 355 et seq. Voting by persons in military service, 140 A.L.R. 1100, 147 A.L.R. 1443, 148 A.L.R. 1402, 149 A.L.R. 1466, 150 A.L.R. 1460, 151 A.L.R. 1464, 152 A.L.R. 1459, 153 A.L.R. 1434, 154 A.L.R. 1459, 155 A.L.R. 1459. Military establishments, state voting rights of residents of, 34 A.L.R.2d 1193. Absentee voters' laws: validity of, 97 A.L.R.2d 218. Absentee voters' laws: construction and effect of, 97 A.L.R.2d 257. 29 C.J.S. Elections §§ 210(1), 210(2).
NM Stat § 1-6-1.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 6 - Absentee Voting|Section 1-6-1.1 - Definitions.

As used in the Absent Voter Act:A. "absentee" means the ability of a voter to receive, fill out and return a ballot at a place and time other than a polling location on the day of the election;B. "early voting location" means the office of the county clerk, an alternate voting location or a mobile alternate voting location;C. "mailed ballot" means a ballot that is sent to a voter pursuant to the provisions of the Election Code and does not include a ballot that is provided to a voter in person at an early voting location; andD. "registered ballot" means a ballot that has been filled out by the voter and whose votes have been recorded and retained by an electronic voting system before the day of the election pursuant to the provisions of the Election Code. History: 1978 Comp., § 1-6-1.1, enacted by Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 60.ANNOTATIONSEmergency clauses. — Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 286, contained an emergency clause and was approved April 3, 2019.
NM Stat § 1-6-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 6 - Absentee Voting|Section 1-6-2 - Repealed.

History: 1978 Comp., § 1-6-2, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 327, § 6; 1991, ch. 105, § 9; 1999, ch. 267, § 4; 2003, ch. 356, § 17; repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 145, § 101.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2015, ch. 145, § 101 repealed 1-6-2 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 327, § 6, relating to definitions, effective July 1, 2015. For provisions of former section, see the 2014 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com..
NM Stat § 1-6-4.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 6 - Absentee Voting|Section 1-6-4.1 - Repealed.

History: 1978 Comp., § 1-6-4.1, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 327, § 9; 1999, ch. 267, § 7; 2003, ch. 355, § 3; repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 145, § 101.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2015, ch. 145, § 101 repealed 1-6-4.1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 327, § 9, relating to federal and state write-in absentee ballot for overseas voters in general elections for state or federal offices, effective July 1, 2015. For provisions of former section, see the 2014 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com..
NM Stat § 1-6-4.2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 1 - Elections|Article 6 - Absentee Voting|Section 1-6-4.2 - Repealed.

History: Laws 2003, ch. 355, § 1; repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 145, § 101.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2015, ch. 145, § 101 repealed 1-6-4.2 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 2003, ch. 355, § 1, relating to write-in absentee ballots, federal qualified electors and overseas voters, effective July 1, 2015. For provisions of former section, see the 2014 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com..