SB 323

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AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR LOW-INCOME HOME HEATING RELIEF;

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--Six million dollars

($6,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the

gasoline and home heating relief fund for expenditure in

fiscal year 2007 to provide home heating and weatherization

programs for households that qualify for the low-income home

energy assistance program. Any unexpended or unencumbered

balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2007 shall revert

to the general fund.

Section 2. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public

peace, health and safety that this act take effect

immediately.