HOUSE BILL 34

56th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2024

INTRODUCED BY

Pamelya Herndon and William "Bill" R. Rehm and

Joshua N. Hernandez

 

 

FOR THE LEGISLATIVE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY DEPARTMENT FOR A STUDY THAT IDENTIFIES, AND EVALUATES THE MERITS OF, STRATEGIES FOR CREATING A STATE-RUN LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION FACILITY THAT TREATS INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER.

 

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

     SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the health care authority department for expenditure in fiscal year 2025 to conduct a study that identifies, and evaluates the merits of, strategies for creating a state-run long-term residential rehabilitation facility that treats individuals with substance use disorder. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2025 shall revert to the general fund.

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