Bill

Bill > HB7


NM HB7

NM HB7
Opportunity Enterprise Act


summary

Introduced
01/19/2022
In Committee
02/15/2022
Crossed Over
02/12/2022
Passed
02/16/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/09/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE; ENACTING THE OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISE ACT; AUTHORIZING THE NEW MEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FINANCING AND LOANS AND TO ENTER INTO LEASES WITH OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISE PARTNERS; ESTABLISHING TERMS FOR FINANCING, LOANS AND LEASES; CREATING THE OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISE REVOLVING FUND; TRANSFERRING CERTAIN EXCESS REVENUE FROM THE OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISE REVOLVING FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND; CREATING THE OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISE REVIEW BOARD; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; REQUIRING REPORTS; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.

AI Summary

This bill, the Opportunity Enterprise Act, authorizes the New Mexico Finance Authority to provide financing, loans, and leases to "Opportunity Enterprise Partners" to create or expand economic development opportunities within the state. It establishes the Opportunity Enterprise Revolving Fund to finance these efforts, and creates the Opportunity Enterprise Review Board to oversee the program and make recommendations. The bill also requires the Finance Authority to report annually on the program's activities and impact. Key terms include "Opportunity Enterprise Partner" (a private business entity engaged in economic development projects) and "enterprise assistance" (financing, loans, or leases provided to these partners).

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 54 - Mar. 9 (on 03/09/2022)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...