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Introduced
01/20/2017
01/20/2017
In Committee
01/31/2017
01/31/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2017
03/18/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION; RESTRICTING EXPENDITURES ON CERTAIN ACTIVITIES.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to restrict certain expenditures by state higher education institutions in New Mexico. Specifically, it prohibits the use of public funds to pay faculty or employees for any absences from their assigned duties, except for approved holidays, vacation, or sick/annual leave. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of public funds for the purpose of searching for or catching fictional creatures, such as Bigfoot, Sasquatch, or Leprechauns. The bill has an effective date of July 1, 2017.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
[LD 15] Do pass committee report adopted (on 01/31/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=243&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0243.pdf |
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