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Introduced
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE; INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS THAT COMPRISE THE LEGISLATIVE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE; ASSIGNING MONITORING AND OVERSIGHT DUTIES TO LEGISLATIVE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE MEMBERS; PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND STAFF TO THE LEGISLATIVE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE; REQUIRING STATE AGENCY COMPLIANCE WITH THE LEGISLATIVE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE'S AND ITS SUBCOMMITTEES' REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION; ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTEE'S AND SUBCOMMITTEES' POWER TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND ISSUE SUBPOENAS; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill increases the number of members on the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee from 8 to 12, with 6 members appointed from the House of Representatives and 6 from the Senate. It assigns the committee permanent year-round monitoring and oversight duties over health and human services programs, agencies, policies, and issues. The bill also provides the committee with year-round staff, requires state agencies to comply with the committee's requests for information, and gives the committee the power to conduct hearings and issue subpoenas. Additionally, the bill appropriates $500,000 from the general fund to the Legislative Council Service to fund the committee's staffing and activities.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/19/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=63&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0063.pdf |
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