NOTE: As provided in LFC policy, this report is intended for use by the standing finance committees of the legislature.  The Legislative Finance Committee does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of the information in this report when used in any other situation.



Only the most recent FIR version, excluding attachments, is available on the Intranet. Previously issued FIRs and attachments may be obtained from the LFC office in Suite 101 of the State Capitol Building North.





F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T





SPONSOR: Feldman DATE TYPED: 1/31/00 HB
SHORT TITLE: Anatomical Gifts SB 129
ANALYST: Esquibel


APPROPRIATION



Appropriation Contained
Estimated Additional Impact
Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY00 FY01 FY00 FY01
NA



(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)



Duplicates/Conflicts with/Companion to/Relates to



SOURCES OF INFORMATION



Attorney General's Office

Department of Health

NM Health Policy Commission



SUMMARY



Synopsis of Bill



The bill amends the Anatomical Gift Act such that 1) hospitals and procurement organizations must set up a protocol to identify and follow-up with potential donors; and 2) donations must stay in New Mexico unless a suitable New Mexican donee cannot be found within a responsible amount of time or the donation is part of a reciprocal agreement with another state.



FISCAL IMPLICATIONS



The bill makes no appropriation.



RAE/njw