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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T
SPONSOR Garcia, M.J.
ORIGINAL DATE
LAST UPDATED
2/2/07
HB
SHORT TITLE Statewide Domestic Violence Education
SB 457
ANALYST Lucero
APPROPRIATION (dollars in thousands)
Appropriation
Recurring
or Non-Rec
Fund
Affected
FY07
FY08
$100.0
$400.0
Recurring
General Fund
(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)
Relates to HB216, HB 378, HB423, HB620, SB83, SB94
Relates to Appropriation in the General Appropriation Act
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
LFC Files
Responses Received From
Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD)
Public Defender Department (PDD)
Public Education Department (PED)
SUMMARY
Synopsis of Bill
Senate Bill 457 appropriates five hundred thousand ($500,000) from the general fund to Chil-
dren, Youth and Families for expenditure in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 for a New Mexico coali-
tion against domestic violence to include training and education to member programs, communi-
ties, public schools and other agencies that identify or provide services to families dealing with
the effects of domestic violence. The bill declares emergency for public peace, health and safety
and that this act take effect immediately.
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2
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
The appropriation of five hundred thousand ($500,000) contained in this bill is a recurring ex-
pense to the general fund. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of
fiscal year 2008 shall revert to the general fund.
The appropriation is not part of Children Youth and Families Department's request and is not in-
cluded in the Executive recommendation of Children Youth and Families Department
SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
This bill requires CYFD to contract with a New Mexico domestic violence coalition to include
training and education but is not clear about what type of training and education is to be pro-
vided.
Violence prevention programs may increase the safety of schools, thereby increasing access to
educational opportunities for children and youth and potentially impacting academic perform-
ance.
PERFORMANCE IMPLICATIONS
It is not clear how the bill would affect CYFD’s performance measures because the type of train-
ing and education is not specified.
ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS
If passed, the bill will have a minimal administrative impact on children, youth and families de-
partment that the bill does not address.
CONFLICT, DUPLICATION, COMPANIONSHIP, RELATIONSHIP
Relates to HB216, HB 378, HB423, HB620, SB83, SB94.
TECHNICAL ISSUES
There are two domestic violence coalitions in New Mexico. The bill requires contracting with a
New Mexico coalition against domestic violence. Because there are two coalitions, a request for
proposal would need to be issued.
OTHER SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES
The Public Defender Department supports legislation improving the overall operation of the
criminal justice system, and prevents recidivism.
The Public Education Department provided the following data:
•
Many of New Mexico’s children and youths are victims of domestic violence
(
http://www.ltgovernor.state.nm.us
).
•
In 2004, there were more than 26,000 reported cases of domestic violence
(
http://www.ltgovernor.state.nm.us
).
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•
Domestic violence does not discriminate; victims and perpetrators come from
every ethnicity, class and age group (
http://www.ltgovernor.state.nm.us
).
•
Studies have shown that child abuse occurs in up to 70% of families that experi-
ence domestic violence (
http://www.ltgovernor.state.nm.us
).
•
A 2003 study by Research and Polling done for the Children’s Cabinet showed
that one of the greatest concerns of adults was how the impact of witnessing do-
mestic violence harms a child for years to come, ruining their relationships and
continuing the cycle of violence (
http://www.ltgovernor.state.nm.us
).
•
Children who witness domestic violence are more likely to fail in school and
withdraw from society (
http://www.ltgovernor.state.nm.us
).
•
Domestic violence is often said to happen in a cycle
(
http://www.ltgovernor.state.nm.us
).
•
Studies have shown that the most effective steps for reducing domestic violence
are to hold the batterer accountable and to get effective treatment
(
http://www.ltgovernor.state.nm.us
).
•
Victims of domestic violence often lack information, economic resources and a
support network (
http://www.ltgovernor.state.nm.us
).
•
The most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence is when he or she is
trying to leave an abusive relationship (
http://www.ltgovernor.state.nm.us
).
•
24% of females from grades 9-12 seriously considered attempting suicide during
the past 12 months (New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (YRRS)
2003 Report of State Results).
•
12.5% of males ranging from grades 9-12 attempted suicide during the past 12
months (New Mexico YRRS 2003 Report of State Results).
•
16% of males ranging from grades 9-12 were either threatened or injured with a
weapon during the past 12 months (New Mexico YRRS 2003 Report of State Re-
sults).
•
5% of females ranging from grades 9-12 carried a weapon during the past 30 days
(New Mexico YRRS 2003 Report of State Results).
7% of females ranging from grades 9-12 were either threatened or injured with a weapon during
the past 12 months (New Mexico YRRS 2003 Report of State Results).
ALTERNATIVES
None identified at this time.
WHAT WILL BE THE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT ENACTING THIS BILL
If SB 457 does not pass, a New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence might not be
funded to include training and education to member programs, communities, public schools and
other agencies that identify or provide services to families dealing with the effects of domestic
violence.
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