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

SPONSOR Campos

DATE TYPED 3/17/05 HM 66

SHORT TITLE Strengthen Communities and Protect Environment SB

ANALYST Hadwiger

APPROPRIATION

(in $000s)

Appropriation Contained Estimated Additional Impact Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY05

FY06

FY05

FY06

NFI

(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)

Relates to HM59.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

House Memorial 66 would request that the New Mexico Department of Environment (NMED)

and cooperative extension service to collaborate to develop a plan to strengthen New Mexico

communities and protect the state’s environment. It would also resolve that the NMED secre-

tary and associate dean, associate director and district directors of the cooperative extension ser-

vice at NMSU’s College of Agriculture and Home Economics to present a joint report with rec-

ommendations outlining strategies and options for working together to the appropriate interim

legislative committee by November 1, 2005.

Significant Issues

This memorial would promote greater collaboration and communication between NMED and the

state’s cooperative extension service. This would be beneficial in helping NMED to be certain

that environmental regulations address the specific circumstances, needs and concerns in rural

areas.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

There would be minor costs to prepare and disseminate the report.

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