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Introduced
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
In Committee
03/05/2021
03/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION; ENACTING THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ACT; CREATING THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COMMISSION; ELIMINATING THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT; CREATING THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OFFICE; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS, PERSONNEL, MONEY, APPROPRIATIONS, RECORDS AND OTHER PROPERTY.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, which creates the Vocational Rehabilitation Commission and the Vocational Rehabilitation Office. The Commission sets policies and standards for vocational rehabilitation programs, while the Office administers vocational rehabilitation services, including ensuring the provision of behavioral health services. The bill also transfers the functions, personnel, money, appropriations, records, and property of the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of the Public Education Department to the new Commission and Office. Overall, this bill reorganizes and consolidates the state's vocational rehabilitation programs under a new administrative structure.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Rules Committee (09:00 3/5/2021 Room) (on 03/05/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=354&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0354.pdf |
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