The bill amends the Local DWI Grant Program in New Mexico to increase the funding available for the administration of the program. Specifically, it raises the maximum amount of liquor excise tax revenues that can be used for administrative purposes from $600,000 to $1,100,000. Additionally, the total amount of liquor excise tax revenues allocated to the local DWI grant fund is increased from $2,500,000 to $3,000,000. The bill also adjusts the appropriations for DWI program distributions, increasing the amount from $5,600,000 to $6,100,000, and specifies that $1,525,000 must be set aside for the DWI grant program before quarterly distributions to counties.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the criteria for awarding DWI grants to local communities, emphasizing the importance of innovative programs aimed at preventing DWI and related issues. It mandates that 65% of the DWI grants awarded must be allocated for alcohol-related treatment and detoxification programs. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the resources available for combating DWI and supporting related treatment initiatives in New Mexico.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 11-6A-3, 11-6A-6