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| SPONSOR: | Salazar | DATE TYPED: | 02/19/01 | HB | 591 | ||
| SHORT TITLE: | Promote NM Apples | SB | |||||
| ANALYST: | Dotson | ||||||
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(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)
Duplicates/Relates to Appropriation in The General Appropriation Act Duplicates SB 394
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Department of Agriculture
SUMMARY
Synopsis of Bill
HB 591 repeals the Apple Commission Act and transfers assets and obligations to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.
Significant Issues
The Department of Agriculture is currently promoting New Mexico apples. The assets of the New Mexico Apple Commission would increase this promotion.
PERFORMANCE IMPLICATIONS
According to the Department of Agriculture, apple promotion will increase by 25%.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
The Department of Agriculture assumes all the obligations of the New Mexico Apple Commission. It is unknown if outstanding debts or legal liabilities exist.
ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS
According to the Department Of agriculture, their staff have been working on apple promotions. Existing staff will continue work to promote, sell, and market New Mexico apples. The estimated $22,000 will be spent directly on promotion of apples.
POSSIBLE QUESTIONS
What kind of obligations does the Department of Agriculture assume?
Is the New Mexico Apple Commission going to get sued?
CF/njw