HOUSE BILL 7

48th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second special session, 2008

INTRODUCED BY

Rhonda S. King

AN ACT

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CHILD CARE PROGRAM; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

     Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--Seven million two hundred thousand dollars ($7,200,000) is appropriated from the temporary assistance for needy families block grant to the income support division of the human services department for the children, youth and families department for expenditure in fiscal year 2009 to sustain eligibility for the child care program, including expansion of eligibility for the program at two hundred percent of the federal poverty level.

     Section 2. APPROPRIATION.--Thirteen million two hundred thousand dollars ($13,200,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the children, youth and families department for expenditure in fiscal year 2010 for the child care program to sustain eligibility at two hundred percent of the federal poverty level. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2010 shall revert to the general fund.

     Section 3. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.

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