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Introduced
02/09/2021
02/09/2021
In Committee
02/16/2021
02/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE TOURISM DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE DESTINATION MARKETING SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO CERTAIN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TOURISM EVENTS THROUGH A TOURISM EVENT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM AND TO DEVELOP A TOURISM INDUSTRY CAREER ADVANCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates funds to the New Mexico Tourism Department for several initiatives. It provides $7 million to support destination marketing services and technical assistance for business improvement districts that meet certain criteria to increase business retention and expansion. It also allocates $8 million to establish a tourism event revitalization program to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of attracting out-of-state visitors to New Mexico tourism events. Finally, it appropriates $30 million to develop a tourism industry career advancement pilot program to provide professional development opportunities and upskill the leisure and hospitality workforce following job losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a college fellowship program, on-the-job training and mentorship, and nationally recognized online professional certificates.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House Appropriations and Finance Committee (13:30 3/1/2021 Room ZOOM) (on 03/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=267&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0267.pdf |
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