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





SPONSOR: Lujan DATE TYPED: 02/19/01 HB 527
SHORT TITLE: Eight Northern Pueblos Appropriation SB
ANALYST: Woodlee


APPROPRIATION



Appropriation Contained
Estimated Additional Impact
Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY01 FY02 FY01 FY02
$ 250.0 Recurring General Fund



(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)



SOURCES OF INFORMATION



Economic Development Department

Public Regulation Commission

Office of Indian Affairs



SUMMARY



Synopsis of Bill



House Bill 527 appropriates $250.0 from the general fund to the New Mexico Office of Indian Affairs for the purpose of contracting to provide telecommunications assessment, planning and technical assistance for the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos and surrounding communities.



FISCAL IMPLICATIONS



The appropriation of $250.0 contained in this bill is a recurring expense to the general fund. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2002 shall revert to the general fund.



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