HOUSE BILL 865

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

INTRODUCED BY

Jose A. Campos II

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR MESQUITE CONTROL IN THE DE BACA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT.

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

     Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--Four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the board of regents of New Mexico state university for expenditure in fiscal year 2006 to continue mesquite control efforts in the De Baca soil and water conservation district, including restoration of riparian vegetation, monitoring and long-term management and maintenance in accordance with established templates and protocols. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2006 shall revert to the general fund.

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