SENATE BILL 459

47th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2005

INTRODUCED BY

Linda M. Lopez

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT SATELLITE EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING PROGRAMS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

     Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--One million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the children, youth and families department for expenditure in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 to establish a satellite system to reach rural communities more efficiently with training and technical assistance for professional development training and early childhood training programs. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2006 shall revert to the general fund.

     Section 2. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.

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