SENATE BILL

55th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2022

INTRODUCED BY

Elizabeth "Liz” Stefanics

 

 

 

FOR THE LEGISLATIVE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE AGING AND LONG-TERM SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE NEW-MEXICO-GROWN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR SENIOR CENTER MEAL PROGRAMS.

 

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

     SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--One million dollars ($1,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the aging and long-term services department for expenditure in fiscal year 2023 to purchase New-Mexico-grown fruits and vegetables for senior center meal programs; provided that not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) shall be used for associated program administration or promotion. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2023 shall revert to the general fund.

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