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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

SPONSOR:	Lujan		DATE TYPED:	02/19/01		HB	527
SHORT TITLE:		Eight Northern Pueblos Appropriation				SB
					ANALYST:		Woodlee

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained

Estimated Additional Impact

Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY01

FY02

FY01

FY02

$ 250.0

Recurring

General Fund

(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Economic Development Department

Public Regulation Commission

Office of Indian Affairs

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

House Bill 527 appropriates $250.0 from the general fund to the New Mexico Office of Indian Affairs for the purpose of contracting to provide telecommunications assessment, planning and technical assistance for the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos and surrounding communities.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

The appropriation of $250.0 contained in this bill is a recurring expense to the general fund. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2002 shall revert to the general fund.

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