It's been a witness to New Mexico's political history for the last three decades, but the old light bulb board that records votes in the state House of Representatives soon could be going away.
Like other statehouses around the nation, New Mexico is looking to go digital.
The Legislative Council Service has issued a request for proposals to replace the voting system that the House has relied on since the 1980s. It not only records lawmakers' votes and helps maintain order during debates but is tied to software that keeps the chamber's calendar.
House Majority Floor Leader Nate Gentry says lawmakers are growing frustrated with the current system. During the last session, some voting buttons weren't working and the board wasn't registering some votes.
Lawmakers say modernizing the system will mark another step toward increasing transparency.
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