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Introduced
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
In Committee
02/15/2022
02/15/2022
Crossed Over
02/11/2022
02/11/2022
Passed
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Dead
Vetoed
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO GOVERNMENT; CREATING THE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; CREATING A FUND TO ASSIST POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS WITH MATCH REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANT FUNDING; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Grant Opportunities Council, which is administratively attached to the Department of Finance and Administration. The council is composed of various representatives from counties, municipalities, other political subdivisions, and grant professionals. The council is tasked with advising the Department of Finance and Administration on matters related to federal and other grants, including identifying best practices and barriers to procuring and managing grants, and providing an annual report on their activities and recommendations. Additionally, the bill creates the Grants Matching Fund, a non-reverting fund in the state treasury, to help political subdivisions meet match requirements for federal and other grants, with priority given to projects in rural and underserved areas, as well as smaller counties and municipalities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Meredith Dixon (D)*,
Susan Herrera (D)*,
Chris Chandler (D),
Martin Hickey (D),
Day Hochman-Vigil (D),
Wonda Johnson (D),
Kristina Ortez (D),
Last Action
Pocket Veto (on 02/17/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=62&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/final/HB0062.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0062.pdf |
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