HOUSE BILL 140

49th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2010

INTRODUCED BY

Gail Chasey

AN ACT

RELATING TO EARLY EDUCATION; PROHIBITING CUTS TO FUNDING FOR SERVICES OR PROGRAMS FOR CHILD WELFARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CARE AND EDUCATION MADE BY THE SECOND SESSION OF THE FORTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

     Section 1. HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION.--Program eligibility and services for child welfare and early childhood development care and education shall be held harmless from funding or program cuts made by the second session of the forty-ninth legislature.

     Section 2. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.

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