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Introduced
01/24/2017
01/24/2017
In Committee
01/24/2017
01/24/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2017
03/18/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT WITH AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER TO PROMOTE THE EXPANSION AND SUSTAINED GROWTH OF LOCAL FARMS, RANCHES AND FOOD ENTREPRENEURS AND THE PRODUCTION, MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION OF NEW MEXICO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $200,000 from the general fund to the Economic Development Department to contract with an economic development center in Bernalillo County to promote the expansion and sustained growth of local farms, ranches, and food entrepreneurs in New Mexico. The funding will support value-added services, market and facility development, infrastructure improvements, and the promotion of intrastate, e-commerce, and international trade of New Mexican food products, as well as the expansion of awareness and benefits of good nutrition through the purchase of clearly labeled food. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of the fiscal year will revert to the general fund.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
[LD 8] Referred to Senate Corporations & Transportation (on 01/24/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=316&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0316.pdf |
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