Bill > SB176

This bill is the General Appropriation Act of 2021, which makes general appropriations and authorizes expenditures by state agencies as required by law. The key provisions of the bill include: - Defining various terms used in the act, such as "agency," "efficiency," "federal funds," and "performance measures." - Establishing general provisions, including that appropriations are made for the expenditures of agencies and other purposes as required by existing law for fiscal year 2022. Any unexpended balances at the end of the fiscal year are required to revert to the general fund. - Appropriating funds from the general fund and other funds for various state agencies, programs, and purposes, including the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government, as well as education, healthcare, public safety, transportation, and other areas. - Providing for special appropriations and extending the time for expending certain previously appropriated funds. - Establishing performance measures and targets for various programs and agencies. - Requiring the public education department to monitor and evaluate the use of funds distributed for specific purposes, such as at-risk programs, bilingual education, and extended learning time. The bill aims to provide the necessary funding and authority for state government operations and programs in fiscal year 2022.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=176&year=21