44th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2000

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO SUPPORT A PROGRAM FOR NATIVE AMERICAN SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the department of health for expenditure in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 for the purpose of contracting for services for Native American special needs children. The program shall include case management and coordination, information and referral and basic education and orientation on dealing with urban living and health service organizations and providers. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2001 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.