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

SPONSOR:	Garcia		DATE TYPED:	03/03/01		HB
SHORT TITLE:		Pain Management Study				SB	SM22
					ANALYST:		Esquibel

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained

Estimated Additional Impact

Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY01

FY02

FY01

FY02

N/A

(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)

Relates to SB2, SB319, HB431

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Board of Nursing

NM Health Policy Commission (HPC)

NM Board of Medical Examiners

No Response

Department of Health (DOH)

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

Senate Memorial 22 requests HPC conduct a study in conjunction with the Board of Medical Examiners, Board of Nursing and DOH on issues related to pain management.

Significant Issues

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

HPC is concerned it will not have sufficient resources to perform additional studies.

RELATIONSHIP

Senate Memorial 22 relates to:

•SB2, amending sections of the Pain Relief Act;
•SB319/HB431, Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act.
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SJM22 also relates to federal legislation concerning pain management therapy and issues of assisted suicide vs. provider liability for using controlled substances to control pain.

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