The last two of a trio of bipartisan bills — all of them aimed at reforming and funding New Mexico's behavioral health system — secured initial approval Monday (Feb. 3) from the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee.
Senate Bill 2 would provide $140 million for behavioral health initiatives, including $43 million for transitional acute care facilities and $48 million for the expansion of housing aid and services. Senate Bill 3 would require region-specific plans to address local needs, creating a structure for spending money generated by a proposed new behavioral health trust fund and one-time appropriations.
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