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NM SB5

NM SB5
Public Health And Climate Resiliency


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Introduced
01/17/2023
In Committee
01/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH; CREATING THE STATEWIDE PUBLIC HEALTH AND CLIMATE PROGRAM; CREATING THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY FUND; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Statewide Public Health and Climate Program within the Department of Health's Environmental Health Epidemiology Bureau. The program will administer a Public Health and Climate Resiliency Fund to assist local communities in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies related to climate change and extreme weather. The bill also appropriates $1.1 million in fiscal year 2024 to support the program and $5 million from fiscal years 2024 to 2028 for the resiliency fund. The goal is to improve interagency collaboration, provide climate and public health expertise to local communities, and facilitate community engagement in building resilience to future climate impacts.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (on 01/25/2023)

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