Contact: Erika Martinez
(505) 986-4819
Erika.Martinez@nmlegis.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 27, 2014
Legislative Finance Committee Meeting October 28-31
Sunset/Sunrise Subcommittee Meeting October 28
Santa Fe, NM – The Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) will meet Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 28-31, 2014 in Room 307 of the State Capitol in Santa Fe.
On Tuesday, the Sunset/Sunrise Subcommittee (agenda) will meet to discuss the Sunset/Sunrise process and review sponsored legislation for the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee.
On Wednesday, members will discuss county financed healthcare and local DWI programs, the New Mexico Finance Authority budget overview for fiscal years (FY) 2015 and 2016, and the FY13 comprehensive annual financial report. They will also meet with the Workforce Solutions Department, the Indian Affairs Department, and the Veterans’ Services Department.
On Thursday, they will discuss program evaluations and improvement trends of elementary schools in New Mexico, and the Department of Health’s FY16 appropriation request. They will also meet with the Public Defender Department and receive staff reports from several state and local entities.
On Friday, committee members will meet with the Racing Commission, the Gaming Control Board, the New Mexico Lottery Authority, and the Public Regulation Commission. They will also review the monthly financial reports.
Committee Chair Representative Luciano Varela (D-48-Santa Fe) and Vice Chair Senator John Arthur Smith (D-35- Dona Ana, Hidalgo, Luna & Sierra) will preside at the meeting.
Complete meeting details and agenda items can be accessed through the following link: http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/agendas/ALFCageOct28.14.pdf. Committee meetings are open to the public and a live webcast is available at: http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/webcast/default.aspx.
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