SB 175/a LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND DISTRIBUTIONS

Sen Leo Jaramillo

Actions: [2] SCC/SJC/SFC-SCC [3]germane-SJC [4] DP-SFC [7] DP/a - PASSED/S (39-0) [13] HJC-HJC [14] DP [15] PASSED/H (64-1) POCKET VETO.

Scheduled: Not Scheduled

 Senate Bill 175 (SB 175) This legislative act is related to law enforcement in the state of New Mexico. This act establishes a program to distribute funds for the recruitment of state and local law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and probation and parole officers. 

 

 Senate Bill 175 (SB 175) Section 1:  The Department of Finance and Administration is tasked with establishing criteria for the distribution of funds to relevant agencies, and these funds can be used for recruiting certified officers.
Section 2:
•	Additionally, there's a specific appropriation of thirty-five million dollars ($35,000,000) from the general fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for the fiscal years 2025 through 2027 for the stated purpose. 
•	Any remaining unexpended or unencumbered balance at the end of fiscal year 2027 is to revert to the general fund.
 

 Amended February 7, 2024, in SFC

SFCa/SB 175: The following proposed amendments:
1.  On page 1, line 15, strike "; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION".
 2.  On page 2, lines 9 through 16, strike Section 2.