45th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2001

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE STATE AGENCY ON AGING TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO SENIORS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ABOUT HOW TO ORDER PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS THROUGH THE MAIL FROM CANADA OR MEXICO AT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED COST; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--One hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the state agency on aging for expenditure in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 to develop and disseminate information to senior citizens and health care providers about how to order prescription medications though the mail from Canada or Mexico at significantly reduced cost. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2002 shall revert to the general fund.

Section 2. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.