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NM SB370

NM SB370
Emergency Food Bank Funds


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Introduced
02/11/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD BANKS STATEWIDE WITH FUNDING TO PURCHASE NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $5 million from the general fund to the Human Services Department for fiscal year 2022 to provide emergency food banks statewide with funding to purchase non-perishable food items. The funding aims to help combat the increased hunger rates across the state caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Any remaining balance at the end of the fiscal year will revert to the general fund.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 03/08/2021)

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