HOUSE BILL 871

48th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2007

INTRODUCED BY

Danice Picraux

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO COORDINATE AND ASSIST IN IMPLEMENTATION OF TELEHEALTH PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO.

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

     Section 1. APPROPRIATION.--Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the department of health for expenditure in fiscal year 2008 to coordinate and assist in implementation of telemedicine programs and projects throughout the state through contracting with a qualified nonprofit organization with demonstrated expertise in the knowledge and coordination of clinical services delivery and technical support of telehealth programs. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2008 shall revert to the general fund.