This bill amends the election procedures for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District by removing it from the Local Election Act and establishing specific timing and procedures for its elections. Key changes include the definition of terms related to the election process, such as the introduction of "election director" and "election officer," who will oversee the election process. The bill also outlines the process for compiling a list of qualified electors, which will now be managed by a contractor approved by the board of directors, and eliminates certain requirements for absentee voting, election notices, and polling locations.

Additionally, the bill specifies that elections for the conservancy district's board of directors will occur on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in October in odd-numbered years, with the first election set for 2025. The election procedures will be governed by the newly established sections rather than the Local Election Act, allowing for more flexibility in how elections are conducted. The bill declares an emergency, indicating the need for immediate implementation to ensure public peace, health, and safety.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 1-22-2, 73-14-20, 73-14-20.1, 73-14-24, 73-14-25, 73-14-28.1