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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

SPONSOR:	Martinez		DATE TYPED:	02/12/01		HB
SHORT TITLE:		Eight Northern Pueblos Appropriation				SB	359
					ANALYST:		Woodlee

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained

Estimated Additional Impact

Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY01

FY02

FY01

FY02

$ 250.0

Recurring

General Fund

(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Economic Development Department

Public Regulation Commission

Office of Indian Affairs

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

Senate Bill 359 appropriates $250.0 from the general fund to the New Mexico Office of Indian Affairs to contract to provide a telecommunications assessment, planning and technical assistance for the eight northern pueblos and surrounding communities.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

The appropriation of $250.0 contained in this bill is a recurring expense to the general fund. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2002 shall revert to the general fund.

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