SENATE BILL 153

54th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2020

INTRODUCED BY

Richard C. Martinez

 

 

ENDORSED BY THE MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY

ACT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

 

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO EXPAND A RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS.

 

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

     SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Two million dollars ($2,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the department of finance and administration for expenditure in fiscal years 2021 and 2022 for the New Mexico mortgage finance authority to provide for a residential energy conservation program to increase the energy efficiency and reduce energy expenditures of homes occupied by low-income persons in New Mexico. No more than ten percent of this appropriation shall be used for administrative expenses. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2022 shall revert to the general fund.