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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T
SPONSOR Pinto
DATE TYPED 02/23/05 HB
SHORT TITLE Sheep Springs Welcome Center Services
SB 1011
ANALYST Weber
APPROPRIATION
Appropriation Contained Estimated Additional Impact Recurring
or Non-Rec
Fund
Affected
FY05
FY06
FY05
FY06
$200.0
Recurring
General
(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
LFC Files
Responses Received From
Indian Affairs Department
Tourism Department
SUMMARY
Synopsis of Bill
Senate Bill 1011 appropriates $200 thousand from the general fund to the Indian Affairs De-
partment for the purpose of providing welcome center services along USHWY 491 in the com-
munity of Sheep Springs in San Juan County.
Significant Issues
The Sheep Springs Chapter makes up the southern end of Land Management District 12. The
entire Sheep Springs chapter covers 169 square miles. The Sheep Springs community facilities
includes a senior center, head start, laundry, and a Chapter House.
According to the 2000 Census, Sheep Springs has a total population of 821 individuals with 97%
of this population being American Indians and Alaska Natives. The median household income is
$7,388 and 70% of families and 73% of persons live in poverty.