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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T





SPONSOR: Garcia, MP DATE TYPED: 2/18/01 HB 461
SHORT TITLE: Parenting Skill Building Program SB
ANALYST: Esquibel


APPROPRIATION



Appropriation Contained
Estimated Additional Impact
Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY01 FY02 FY01 FY02
$ 37.0 Recurring GF



(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)





SOURCES OF INFORMATION



Children, Youth and Families Department

Department of Health did not respond



SUMMARY



Synopsis of Bill



House Bill 461 appropriates $37.0 from the general fund to the Department of Health (DOH) for a parenting skill building program in Albuquerque developed for Spanish-speaking and Latino-origin parents. The program shall be respectful of the unique traditions and customs of Latino families, and sensitive to the variety of adjustments that are made as Latino families acculturate to life in the United States.



Significant Issues



FISCAL IMPLICATIONS



The appropriation of 37.0 contained in this bill is a recurring expense to the general fund. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of FY02 shall revert to the general fund.



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