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

SPONSOR Anderson

DATE TYPED 2/23/05

HB 1032

SHORT TITLE Increase State Police & Support Staff

SB

ANALYST Peery

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained Estimated Additional Impact Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY05

FY06

FY05

FY06

$15,777.2

Recurring General Fund

(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

Response Received From

Department of Public Safety

No Response

State Personnel

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

House Bill 1032 appropriates $15,777,168 from the general fund to Department of Public Safety

for the purpose of increasing the number of state police officers and address additional support

staff needs associated with the expansion.

PERFORMANCE IMPLICATIONS

DPS reports the expansion of additional state police officers and support staff would greatly as-

sist the Department in its vision of “Keeping New Mexico Safe through Safer Roads and Safer

Communities”, and would provide a positive impact on New Mexico and performance of the

Department.

House Bill 1032 -- Page 2

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

The appropriation of $15,777,168 contained in this bill is a recurring expense to the general fund.

Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2006 shall revert

to the general fund.

ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS

DPS states recruitment efforts for new State Police officers has been impacted by the ability of

certain cities and other political subdivisions being able to offer candidates better pay package.

DPS reports the issue of competitive salaries is being addressed during the current legislative

session. DPS states unless this is addressed the Department’s ability to fill vacancies and to meet

the demands of the proposed expansion in one fiscal year is not attainable under the existing

conditions. DPS reports competitive pay would greatly assist in the recruitment and retaining of

qualified officers.

CONFLICT, DUPLICATION, COMPANIONSHIP OR RELATIONSHIP

Senate Bill 805 is a duplicate.

ALTERNATIVES

DPS states an alternative to the proposed legislation is a multi-year implementation plan over

204 years and gradually increasing manpower.

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