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Introduced
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
In Committee
01/25/2022
01/25/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KN95 MASKS OR EQUIVALENTLY EFFECTIVE MASKS AND FOR A ROBUST STATEWIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE AND PROPER USAGE OF MASKS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $10 million from the general fund to the Department of Health for the purchase and distribution of KN95 masks or equivalently effective masks, and for a statewide public education campaign about the importance and proper usage of masks. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately. The purpose is to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 through increased access to high-quality masks and public education.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/25/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=15&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0015.pdf |
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