SENATE BILL 4

49th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first special session, 2009

INTRODUCED BY

Timothy M. Keller

AN ACT

RELATING TO REVENUE; PROHIBITING A CUT TO FUNDING OR SERVICES MADE BY THE FIRST SPECIAL SESSION OF THE FORTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE FOR PERSONS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN THE MEDICAID PROGRAM OR PLACED ON THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAIVER; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

     Section 1. HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION.--A person currently enrolled in the medicaid program or enrolled on the developmental disabilities waiver shall be held harmless from funding or program cuts to medicaid made by the first special session of the forty-ninth legislature.

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

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