HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

HOUSE BILL 198

49th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2010

AN ACT

RELATING TO ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF VOTING SYSTEM RECORDS FOR VOTING SYSTEMS PURCHASED IN 2006 AND AFTER; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     Section 1. A new section of Chapter 1, Article 9 NMSA 1978 is enacted to read:

     "[NEW MATERIAL] VOTING SYSTEMS RECORDS.--For each certified voting system purchased in 2006 and after, including any separate component, the secretary of state shall maintain records of the voting system and any component, including:

          A. a description of each voting system and any of its components;

          B. its serial number or other identification number;

          C. the name of the vendor, the titleholder and the acquisition date;

          D. its cost;

          E. the percentage of federal participation covering the cost of acquisition;

          F. its location, use and condition; and

          G. its ultimate disposition, including the date of disposal and sale price."

     Section 2. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.

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