44TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSION, 1999

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR EXPANSION OF THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN PORTALES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--Forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the state highway and transportation department for expenditure in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 for the purpose of matching federal funds to expand the transportation system in Portales. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2000 shall revert to the general fund.

Section 2. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.