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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

SPONSOR Vigil

DATE TYPED 02-24-05 HB 800

SHORT TITLE Luna Vo-Tech Institute Baseball team

SB

ANALYST Woods

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained Estimated Additional Impact Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY05

FY06

FY05

FY06

$75.0

Recurring

General

(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)

Relates to the appropriation for the Commission on Higher Education in the General Appropria-

tions Act.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

No Response Received From

New Mexico Commission on Higher Education (CHE)

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

House Bill 800 – Making an Appropriation for the Support of a Baseball team at Luna Voca-

tional-Technical Institute – appropriates $75,000 from the general fund to the Commission on

Higher Education for expenditure in FY06 for the purpose of supporting a baseball team at Luna

Vocational-Technical Institute. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end

of FY06 shall revert to the general fund.

Significant Issues

Located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, the Luna Vocational-Technical Institute serves the needs of

its student population and the surrounding communities. Its mission is to provide comprehensive

education, preparation for relevant employment, and opportunities for life-long learning. Its

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guiding principles are to:

•

Prepare students for employment in entry-level positions through a broad range of voca-

tional, technical, and professional education programs.

•

Enhance job effectiveness and continue training in keeping up with changes in the job

market and technology.

•

Assist students in gaining equitable accessibility to education opportunities.

•

Provide continuing education and community service to northeastern New Mexico.

•

Promote transfer of credits between institutions of higher education.

•

Educate students regarding intellectual, psychological, philosophical, and social issues that

address human experience, namely: critical thinking/problem solving, cultural diversity,

intra/interpersonal skills, and ethical responsibilities.

This project is not included in CHE’s 2005-2006 Higher Education Funding Recommendation.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

The appropriation of $75,000 contained in this bill is a recurring expense to the general fund.

Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of FY06 shall revert to the gen-

eral fund.

ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS

The Commission on Higher Education will retain oversight of this appropriation.

CONFLICT, DUPLICATION, COMPANIONSHIP, RELATIONSHIP

Relates to the appropriation for the Commission on Higher Education in the General Appropria-

tions Act.

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