The bill aims to remove the Arch Hurley Conservancy District from the Local Election Act and establish specific election procedures for the district. It amends existing sections of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (NMSA) 1978 to restore election provisions that were previously repealed. Key changes include defining the Arch Hurley Conservancy District as a separate entity not subject to the Local Election Act, specifying that elections will be held on the second Tuesday of October in odd-numbered years, and detailing the responsibilities of the board of directors in conducting these elections.

Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for candidate declarations, election notices, and the administration of election rules. Candidates must file their declarations by the last Friday of July before the election, and the board of directors is tasked with issuing election notices and adopting necessary forms and rules for the election process. The bill also mandates that the board canvass election returns and declare results immediately following the election, ensuring a structured and transparent electoral process for the Arch Hurley Conservancy District.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 1-22-2, 73-18-27, 73-18-28, 73-18-34, 73-18-41