45th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2002

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE ADULT HOME DAYCARE SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the state agency on aging for expenditure in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 to support a program offering personal care, home management, transportation, household maintenance, case management and advocacy services to elderly and disabled low-income persons at risk of institutionalization, abuse, neglect or exploitation in the south valley of Bernalillo county. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2003 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.