The resolution proposes an amendment to Article 7, Section 1 of the New Mexico Constitution, aiming to eliminate the disqualification of voting rights for individuals with felony convictions. The revised text states that every qualified elector who is a citizen of the United States shall be eligible to vote in all elections in New Mexico, subject to residency and registration requirements, with the only exceptions being for individuals deemed mentally incapacitated in a very specific context.
Additionally, the resolution grants the legislature the authority to regulate voter registration and the voting process while ensuring the secrecy of ballots and the integrity of elections. The proposed amendment will be presented to the public for approval or rejection during the next general election or any special election that may occur before that time.