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(Parenthesis
( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)
Duplicates HB 213
Responses
Received From
Economic
Development Department
Tourism
Department
SUMMARY
Synopsis
of SFC Amendment
The Senate Finance Committee deletes the
appropriation from Senate Bill 183. An
appropriation of recurring general fund of $100.0, beginning in 2004, is
included the committee substitute for Senate Bill 655 for this purpose. The Economic Development Department
understands the appropriation contained in this bill is no longer necessary.
Synopsis
of Original Bill
Senate Bill 183
appropriates $100.0 from the general fund to the Economic Development Department
for the purpose of creating a New Mexico-Chihuahua Commission to promote
bi-national economic development.
Significant
Issues
Senate Bill 183 allows the Governor, the Secretary
of Economic Development and the Secretary of Tourism to serve on the
commission, along with up to 10 state officials, appointed by the Governor for
two-year terms.
The bill also allows the Governor to implement
projects or agreements negotiated with the state of
New Mexico Border Authority notes this bill is a
venue for furthering border trade, infrastructure, and regulatory
modification.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
The appropriation of $100.0
contained in this bill is a recurring expense to the general fund. Any
unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of FY04 shall revert to
the general fund.
The Economic Development Department notes the
activities of the commission may require the department to expend funds for
travel and marketing, estimated at $25.0 for FY03 and $50.0 for FY04. Since marketing is already part of the
department’s function, the cost is within the job creation and job growth
program budget. However, the extra
travel is not covered.
The New Mexico Border Authority indicates the
need for an additional staff member at a cost of $58.5.
ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS
New Mexico Border
Authority indicates the commission will increase the workload to the department
and an additional staff member will be needed, as indicated in the governor’s
initiative for border development.
The Economic
Development Department notes the bill requires the commission to be administratively
attached to the department. Thus, all administrative activities such as the
commission budget and travel authorization will be coordinated by the Economic
Development Department.
DUPLICATION
Senate Bill 183
duplicates House Bill 213.
OTHER SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES
The Economic
Development Department indicates that this bill is vital in allowing the
Governor to fulfill his commitment to
The Economic
Development Department and the New Mexico Border Authority recommend an
amendment to the bill to rename the commission the “New Mexico-Chihuahua
Economic Development Commission” to underscore its purpose. Further, the New Mexico Border Authority
recommends the executive director of the New Mexico Border Authority be
included in the commission membership, to conflict with current border
programs.
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