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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KN95 MASKS OR EQUIVALENTLY EFFECTIVE MASKS AND FOR A ROBUST STATEWIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE AND PROPER USAGE OF MASKS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $5 million from the general fund to the Department of Health for the purchase and distribution of KN95 masks or equivalently effective masks, and for a statewide public education campaign on the importance and proper usage of masks. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing the act to take effect immediately. The purpose is to provide protective masks and mask-wearing education to the public during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 03/04/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=309&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0309.pdf |
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