This bill amends existing New Mexico election laws to allow qualified electors applying for a hunting or fishing license to register to vote at the Department of Game and Fish. Specifically, it introduces new provisions that enable voter registration through the department at the time of applying for a license, thereby expanding the locations where individuals can register to vote. The bill also updates the language to reflect the Department of Game and Fish's role in the voter registration process, replacing references to the "human services department" with the "health care authority."

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of state agencies participating in the voter registration program, including maintaining records for compliance with federal requirements and ensuring confidentiality of voter registration activities. It mandates that any voter registration accepted at a state agency be transmitted to the appropriate registration officer within ten days. The effective date for these provisions is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 1-4-5.2, 1-4-48