Section 1-6-5.3 - Secretary of state; emergency authority.
1-6-5.3. Secretary of state; emergency authority.
The secretary of state shall have emergency authority to prescribe by regulation procedures to accommodate the special absentee ballot requirements brought on by activation of the New Mexico national guard and reserve units or for individuals who are overseas voters, and procedures for a special write-in absentee ballot available at least ninety days prior to an election to cover candidates for federal offices.