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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T



SPONSOR: Taylor, J.P. DATE TYPED: 2-15-99 HB 191
SHORT TITLE: Early Childhood Programs SB
ANALYST: Segura

APPROPRIATION



Appropriation Contained
Estimated Additional Impact
Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY99 FY2000 FY99 FY2000
$ 500.0 Recurring GF



(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)



Duplicates/Conflicts with/Companion to/Relates to



SOURCES OF INFORMATION



Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD)



SUMMARY



Synopsis of Bill



House Bill 191 appropriates $500.0 to the Children, Youth and Families Department to provide or contract for early childhood services and programs with emphasis on needs in rural areas.



Significant Issues



The services included in House Bill 191 are currently offered by CYFD, the additional funding would enhance the program by approximately 45%.



FISCAL IMPLICATIONS



House Bill 191 appropriates $500.0 from the general fund and would be recurring.



ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS



The bill would require an expansion of the current contracts or an RFP with an emphasis on the needs in rural New Mexico.



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