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SPONSOR |
Robinson |
DATE TYPED |
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HB |
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SHORT
TITLE |
Native American Youth Film Advisory Training |
SB |
559 |
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ANALYST |
Collard |
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APPROPRIATION
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Appropriation
Contained |
Estimated
Additional Impact |
Recurring or
Non-Rec |
Fund Affected |
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FY04 |
FY05 |
FY04 |
FY05 |
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$100.0 |
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Recurring |
General
Fund |
(Parenthesis
( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)
Relates
to Appropriation in the General Appropriation Act
LFC Files
Responses
Received From
Department
of Health (DOH)
Human
Services Department
Economic
Development Department
Public
Education Department
SUMMARY
Synopsis of Bill
Senate Bill 559 appropriates $100 thousand from
the general fund to the film advisory board for the purpose of initiative
training to Native American youth and teenagers in the film and television
industry, including production and writing.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
The appropriation of $100 thousand contained in
this bill is a recurring expense to the general fund. Any unexpended or
unencumbered balance remaining at the end of FY05 shall revert to the general
fund.
TECHNICAL ISSUES
DOH
states the recipient of the funds will be the “Film Advisory Board”. The money should be appropriated to the New
Mexico Film Office, located in the Economic Development Department. EDD notes the Film Advisory Board has now
capacity to receive funds.
The
Public Education Department (PED) notes on lines 15-19 clarification and/or a
detailed description of the intent and benefits to Native American youth and
teenagers regarding the request of these funds may be appropriate. It is unclear for what purposes these funds
are being requested. Additional clarification
of which state agency will be responsible for the training of Native American
youth and teenagers may be needed. Collaboration
and coordination with local schools to provide the training as an after-school
or weekend program for Native American youth and teenagers may enhance this
bill. Additionally, on lines 19-21, a
detailed timeline description of how the funds are to be used may be helpful.
OTHER
SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES
DOH
states youth development in a professional setting has been shown to be
successful and sustainable when youth receive instruction, mentoring and career
guidance from professionals. Through trusting relationships with diverse peers
and caring adults, students may gain confidence, competence, and the ability to
focus on creating a positive future. If this program encourages students to
express ideas, think critically, resolve conflicts it may be empowering. If it
amplifies the voice of youth, it may foster youth development in others.
Trained and experienced youth mentoring less experienced youth also fosters
leadership skills.
EDD
notes the New Mexico Film Office is poised and ready to create a film program
with Native American teens and youth.
The Office has been working with the tribes on many film related issues
and sees a need for specific training in their communities.
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