46th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2003

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING IN SITUATIONS WHERE PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES ARE INVOLVED.

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

Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--Two hundred fifty-six thousand dollars ($256,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the department of health for expenditure in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 to develop, supplement and accelerate crisis intervention training programs, in conjunction with the attorney general, the department of public safety and county sheriffs, that will enable law enforcement officers to gain skill and knowledge to deal with crises and life-threatening situations involving persons with mental illnesses. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2005 shall revert to the general fund.