N.M. Admin. Code § 1.10.20.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY
A. First,
Section 1-9-1 NMSA 1978 directs the
Secretary of State to study, examine, and approve all voting machines used in
elections for public office in New Mexico.
B. Second, Section
1-9-14 NMSA 1978 directs the
Secretary of State to
(1) test and evaluate
internal computers designed for the purpose of recording and tabulating votes
within polling places in New Mexico;
(2) upon completion of all tests and
examinations of all test reports, the Secretary of State shall make a written
report of the results of the Findings of the Secretary of State's
recommendations regarding the suitability and reliability of such equipment in
the conduct of elections under the Election Code and the report shall be a
public record; and
(3) the
Secretary of State shall prescribe by regulation promulgated under the
provisions of the State Rules Act specifications for internal computers
designed for the purpose of providing a uniform system of internal computers
for recording and tabulating votes within polling places.
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