HOUSE BILL 437

46th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2004

INTRODUCED BY

Nick L. Salazar

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR VARIOUS SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO.

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

      Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--

          A. Eight million one hundred fifty-eight thousand five hundred eighty-five dollars ($8,158,585) is appropriated from the general fund to the state agency on aging for expenditure in fiscal year 2005 in the following amounts for the following purposes:

                (1) five hundred seventy-seven thousand five hundred thirty-five dollars ($577,535) to provide for increased volunteers for the foster grandparent, senior companion and RSVP programs;

                (2) eight hundred ninety-four thousand five hundred seventy-one dollars ($894,571) for senior centers and other supportive services;

                (3) two million eight hundred thirty-one thousand nine hundred eighty-seven dollars ($2,831,987) for home and community-based services;

                (4) six hundred eighty-one thousand forty-one dollars ($681,041) for basic salaries and benefits for employees of senior citizen programs and service providers statewide through six area agencies on aging;

                (5) one hundred thirty-six thousand eight hundred eighty-two dollars ($136,882) for increased information, assistance and education services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, related disorders or chronic illnesses and their families or caregivers;

                (6) six hundred forty-three thousand three hundred thirty-one dollars ($643,331) for congregate meals through area agencies on aging;

                (7) nine hundred fourteen thousand one hundred eleven dollars ($914,111) for home-delivered meals through area agencies on aging;

                (8) one hundred eighty-one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($181,750) for transportation services through area agencies on aging;

                (9) one hundred four thousand two hundred twenty-eight dollars ($104,228) for statewide senior citizen Olympics activities;

                (10) one hundred thirty thousand dollars ($130,000) for the health insurance and benefits assistance corps;

                (11) two hundred nineteen thousand four hundred dollars ($219,400) for the senior employment program;

                (12) one hundred nine thousand six hundred seventy-five dollars ($109,675) for the legal assistance program; and

                (13) seven hundred thirty-four thousand seventy-four dollars ($734,074) for administrative support for the aging network.

          B. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2005 shall revert to the general fund.

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