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NM SB57

NM SB57
Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program


summary

Introduced
01/19/2022
In Committee
01/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR A MATCH OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR AN EXPANSION OF THE SENIOR FARMERS' MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $1.1 million from the general fund to the Department of Health for fiscal year 2023 to expand the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. The program provides vouchers for low-income seniors to purchase New Mexico-grown fruits and vegetables, with up to $500,000 allocated for program administration. Any unused funds will revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/28/2022)

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