A. Voter registration system software and instructions for its use in controlling the processing of information derived from the voter file shall be verified functionally, identified and approved by the secretary of state.
B. Verified, identified and approved voter registration system software and instructions shall be safeguarded at all times against loss or damage. The designated data processor shall be in charge of these safeguards subject to approval by the secretary of state.
History: 1953 Comp., § 3-5-21, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 122; 1975, ch. 255, § 73; 2001, ch. 146, § 6; 2005, ch. 270, § 30.
The 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, changed "program records" to "voter registration system software" in Subsections A and B; deleted former Subsection B, which provided that program records and instructions for their use shall remain the property of the designated data processor; and relettered succeeding subsection accordingly.
The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, deleted "machine" preceding "processing" in Subsection A.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 5 - Voter Records System
Section 1-5-3 - Act is mandatory and supplemental to Election Code.
Section 1-5-4 - County register; establishment.
Section 1-5-5 - Entry of data into data processing system; county register; maintenance.
Section 1-5-6 - Precinct voter lists; signature roster preparation.
Section 1-5-14 - File maintenance reports; voter file updates.
Section 1-5-16 - Voter file; duplicate voter file; storage; protection.
Section 1-5-17 - Voter registration system software; instructions; status; protection.
Section 1-5-18 - List and roster preparation; compatible duplicate means.
Section 1-5-22 - Unlawful disposition of voter file; penalty.
Section 1-5-26 - Contractual agreement required with data processor.
Section 1-5-30 - Secretary of state; voter registration electronic management system.