The bill proposes an appropriation of two million dollars ($2,000,000) from the general fund to the New Mexico Department of Health for mosquito surveillance, prevention, and mitigation efforts during the fiscal years 2027 and 2028. This funding aims to enhance the state's ability to manage mosquito-related health risks and environmental concerns.
Additionally, the Department of Health is authorized to allocate up to one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) of the appropriated funds to provide grants to local governments and state educational institutions for specific projects related to mosquito surveillance, prevention, and mitigation. Any unspent funds at the conclusion of fiscal year 2028 will revert back to the general fund.