FIFTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

FIRST SESSION

January 21, 2017

HOUSE FLOOR AMENDMENT number __1__ to  HOUSE BILL 4

Amendment sponsored by Representative Patricia A. Lundstrom

    1. On page 12, between lines 12 and 13, insert the following section:

    "SECTION 8. TEMPORARY PROVISION--PERIODIC ADJUSTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018.--

         A. In making a determination and certification of needs pursuant to Section 59A-53-3 NMSA 1978 and distributions pursuant to Sections 59A-53-4 and 59A-53-5.1 NMSA 1978 for fiscal year 2018, the state fire marshal shall coordinate with the department of finance and administration, New Mexico finance authority, office of the state treasurer, New Mexico municipal league and New Mexico association of counties to:

             (1) develop a schedule for making periodic allotments that takes into consideration documented financial hardship of county fire districts and municipalities as a result of transitioning from a one-time distribution to periodic allotments;

             (2) ensure that any debt obligations of existing or previously existing fire departments or fire districts are met on a timely basis;

             (3) ensure the ongoing operations of fire departments and fire districts by providing technical assistance to counties and municipalities on transitioning to an accrual accounting basis for the fire protection fund;

             (4) submit the final determination and certification of needs and schedule for periodic allotments to the legislative finance committee by July 1, 2017; and

             (5) by June 30, 2018, ensure that county fire districts and municipalities have fully transitioned to operating on an accrual accounting basis.

         B. In making distributions pursuant to Subsection B of Section 29-13-6 and Subsection B of Section 59A-53-7 NMSA 1978, the state treasurer shall ensure that any debt obligations to the New Mexico finance authority are met and are in accordance with Section 6-4-6 NMSA 1978.

         C. Nothing in this 2017 act shall be construed to impair any debt obligation pledged for repayment from the law enforcement protection fund or the fire protection fund.".

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                                    Patricia A. Lundstrom

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          (Chief Clerk)                (Chief Clerk)

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