A. An individual who resigns as the treasurer of a political committee shall submit a written resignation statement to the secretary of state. An individual's resignation is not effective until the secretary of state receives the written resignation statement from the individual and a replacement treasurer is appointed for the political committee. If an individual is involuntarily removed from the position of treasurer, the political committee shall notify the secretary of state by amending the electronic registration maintained by the secretary of state. An individual who resigns as the treasurer of a political committee remains personally liable for any penalties or fines accrued during the time that the individual served in the position.
B. The secretary of state shall prescribe the form and process for notifying the secretary of state of a resignation or replacement of a treasurer and shall maintain all records electronically to the extent practicable.
History: Laws 2021, ch. 109, § 19.
Effective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 109, § 23 made Laws 2021, ch. 109, § 19 effective July 1, 2021.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 19 - Campaign Practices
Section 1-19-2 to 1-19-15 - Repealed.
Section 1-19-18 to 1-19-24 - Repealed.
Section 1-19-25 - Short title.
Section 1-19-26 - Definitions.
Section 1-19-26.1 - Political committees; registration; disclosures; penalties.
Section 1-19-26.2 - Rules and regulations.
Section 1-19-26.4 - Disclaimers in advertisements.
Section 1-19-26.5 - Political committees; acknowledgment of responsibilities; penalty.
Section 1-19-26.6 - Political committees; notice of resignation or removal of treasurer.
Section 1-19-27 - Reports required; electronic reporting system; campaign reporting system fund.
Section 1-19-27.3 - Independent expenditures; reporting requirements.
Section 1-19-28 - Furnishing report forms; political committees; candidates.
Section 1-19-29 - Time and place of filing reports.
Section 1-19-29.1 - Campaign funds; limitation on use.
Section 1-19-31 - Contents of report.
Section 1-19-32 - Inspection of public records.
Section 1-19-32.1 - Reports examination; forwarding of reports.
Section 1-19-34.1 - Legislative session fundraising prohibition.
Section 1-19-34.2 - Regulated industry solicitations prohibited.
Section 1-19-34.4 - Education and voluntary compliance; investigations; referrals for enforcement.
Section 1-19-34.5 - Presumptions; civil action.
Section 1-19-34.6 - Civil penalties.
Section 1-19-34.7 - Contribution limitations; candidates; political committees.
Section 1-19-34.8 - State ethics commission; jurisdiction.
Section 1-19-35 - Reports and statements; late filing penalty; failure to file.