ANIMAL WELFARE FUND SPAY & NEUTER SUBACCOUNT

SB 63 creates a dedicated $2 million "County Dog and Cat Spay and Neuter Subaccount" within New Mexico's Animal Welfare Program Fund, specifically for counties to contract with licensed veterinarians. This subaccount funds spay and neuter services for individual pet owners, directly benefiting pet owners and counties managing these programs. The bill appropriates $2 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 and future years, with unspent balances not reverting to the general fund. It does not alter eligibility for other animal welfare grants but establishes a separate funding stream for this specific service.