HOUSE BILL 329

45th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2002

INTRODUCED BY

J. Paul Taylor

FOR THE LEGISLATIVE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE RESPITE CARE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES OF PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the state agency on aging for expenditure in fiscal year 2003 for the purpose of funding respite care services for families of persons with Alzheimer's disease. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2003 shall revert to the general fund.

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