GOP House Members Try for Election Reform, Again

House Republicans have introduced three bills that address election integrity: HB 113 is sponsored by Representative Cathrynn N. Brown (R-55), HB 207 is sponsored by Representative Jim Smith (R-22), and HB 237 is sponsored by Representative Dianne Hamilton (R-38).
“As we laid out in our Centennial Plan for New Mexico, the citizens of our state have made it clear that they favor a law requiring voter identification at the polls,” said Minority Leader Tom Taylor (R-1). “The voter ID bills introduced this session by House Republicans provide New Mexico voters with confidence that our election system is secure, accurate and reliable.”
“Fair and square elections – that’s all we’re asking for. Photo ID provides safeguards the majority of voters want,” said Rep. Brown of Eddy County. “In the age of identity theft, we need poll officials putting a face with a name.”

“New Mexico voters deserve to know their vote counts and the voting process in New Mexico is conducted lawfully,” added Rep. Smith. “This measure allows folks to present a variety of forms of ID at the polling place. Under this legislation, voters will have flexibility in what they present and confidence that the process is sound and that the voice of hard-working New Mexicans is being honestly expressed.”

“New Mexico faces a serious problem with the integrity of our elections. We need to address the shortcomings of our voting system and ensure voter confidence at the ballot box. Voter ID is a common sense initiative to improve the security of our elections. I am proud to bring this legislation before the House again this year. Now is the time to act,” concluded Rep. Hamilton.

GOP House Members Try for Election Reform, Again