HOUSE BILL 167

47th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2005

INTRODUCED BY

Nick L. Salazar

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR VARIOUS SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAMS STATEWIDE.

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

     Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--

          A. Seven million eight hundred twenty-four thousand seven hundred ninety-seven dollars ($7,824,797) is appropriated from the general fund to the aging and long-term services department for expenditure in fiscal year 2006 for the following purposes and in the following amounts:

               (1) six million two hundred eighty-four thousand two hundred eleven dollars ($6,284,211) to the six area agencies on aging for senior services, including adult daycare, case management, congregate meals, home-delivered meals, in-home services, transportation and senior center services;

          (2) five hundred fifty-one thousand eight hundred fifty-three dollars ($551,853) for volunteer services, including foster grandparent, senior companion and retired senior volunteer programs;

          (3) three hundred fifty-seven thousand six hundred fifty dollars ($357,650) for the senior employment program to create job opportunities for senior citizens within the aging network;

          (4) five hundred twenty thousand seven hundred ninety-two dollars ($520,792) for provision of information, assistance, education and respite services to individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders and their families or caregivers; and

          (5) one hundred ten thousand two hundred ninety-one dollars ($110,291) for statewide legal assistance for senior citizens.

          B. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2006 shall revert to the general fund.

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