City of Albuquerque - File #: R-23-170

• File #: R-23-170
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Enacted
• File created: 9/18/2023
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 10/2/2023
• Enactment date: 10/23/2023
• Enactment #: R-2023-084
• Title: Urging Comprehensive Legislative Action For Public Safety And Behavioral Health Improvement At The Next Legislative Session (Lewis, Bassan, Sanchez, Grout)
• Sponsors: Dan Lewis, Brook Bassan, Louie Sanchez, Renée Grout

Date	Action By	Action	Result
10/23/2023	City Clerk	Published
10/15/2023	Mayor	Signed by the Mayor
10/10/2023	City Council	Sent to Mayor for Signature
10/2/2023	City Council	Passed as Amended	Pass
10/2/2023	City Council	Amended	Pass
10/2/2023	City Council	Amended	Pass
9/18/2023	City Council	Introduced
9/18/2023	President	To be heard at the Council Meeting

CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY FIFTH COUNCIL


COUNCIL BILL NO. R-23-170 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________

SPONSORED BY: Dan Lewis, Brook Bassan, Louie Sanchez, and Ren?e Grout


RESOLUTION
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Urging Comprehensive Legislative Action For Public Safety And Behavioral Health Improvement At The Next Legislative Session (Lewis, Bassan, Sanchez, Grout)
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URGING COMPREHENSIVE LEGISLATIVE ACTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AT THE NEXT LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, New Mexico has been grappling with a significantly elevated violent crime rate; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative for the state to take proactive measures to prevent crime and ensure the incarceration of dangerous criminals; and
WHEREAS, New Mexico has recorded substantial revenue surpluses in recent years, demonstrating the state's capacity for substantial investments in public safety and healthcare; and
WHEREAS, the State of New Mexico Annual Financial Report for 2020 indicated a total revenue of $7.8 billion; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Finance Committee's (LFC) August Money Matters report has projected recurring revenues for FY23 at $11.641 billion, reflecting a significant increase of $1.966 billion or 20.3% from FY22; and
WHEREAS, the same report estimated that revenue for 2024 would reach $12.611 billion; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Finance Committee Activity Report has noted recurring revenues for FY23 through March at $8.99 billion, a substantial increase of $1.9 billion or 27.7% from the same period in the previous year, surpassing the December estimate by 7.8%; and
WHEREAS, the behavioral health system in New Mexico, particularly substance abuse treatment, has been failing its residents, causing widespread harm; and
WHEREAS, drug addiction has been identified as one of the root causes of crime, necessitating comprehensive efforts to address both property and violent crime; and
WHEREAS, people charged with violent...