Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends various state election laws.

Highlights:

• Amends previous state election laws to authorize electronic signatures for nominating petitions for candidates to qualify for a primary (Sec. 1).

• Requires public officials home addresses be confidential on election-related and campaign reporting documents (Sec. 1).

• Requires specifications for election-related inspections of public records requrests (Sec. 1).

• Establishes an election security program to ensure state security and integrity of primaries and elections (Sec. 8).

• Amends procedures for casting absentee ballots and increases training for election challengers and poll watchers (Sec. 25).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends various state election laws.

Highlights:

• Amends previous state election laws to authorize electronic signatures for nominating petitions for candidates to qualify for a primary (Sec. 1).

• Requires public officials home addresses be confidential on election-related and campaign reporting documents (Sec. 1).

• Requires specifications for election-related inspections of public records requrests (Sec. 1).

• Establishes an election security program to ensure state security and integrity of primaries and elections (Sec. 8).

• Amends procedures for casting absentee ballots and increases training for election challengers and poll watchers (Sec. 25).

Full Bill Text