SENATE BILL 50

52nd legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2016

INTRODUCED BY

Nancy Rodriguez

FOR THE LEGISLATIVE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO FUND A COST-OF-LIVING REIMBURSEMENT INCREASE FOR DIRECT CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY GENERAL FUND PROGRAM.

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

     SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Five million dollars ($5,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the department of health for expenditure in fiscal year 2017 to fund cost-of-living increases in reimbursements for department of health developmental disability general fund program direct care service providers. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2017 shall revert to the general fund.

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