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NM SB187

NM SB187
Tobacco Settlement Permanent Fund


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Introduced
01/31/2021
In Committee
03/12/2021
Crossed Over
03/02/2021
Passed
03/19/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PERMANENT FUND; REQUIRING THE REMAINING FIFTY PERCENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PERMANENT FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PROGRAM FUND.

AI Summary

This bill amends the law regarding the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Fund. It requires the remaining 50% of distributions to the fund for fiscal year 2022 to be distributed to the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund instead. The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Fund is a reserve fund of the state that can be used to avoid an unconstitutional deficit in the general fund or as authorized by other laws. The annual distribution from the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Fund to the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund is generally set at 50% of the total amount distributed to the Permanent Fund, with some exceptions in certain fiscal years.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 60 - Apr. 5 (on 03/19/2021)

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