A. Prior to October 1, 2023 and each succeeding October 1 thereafter, the authority shall submit a report to the governor, the legislature, the legislative finance committee, the New Mexico finance authority oversight committee, the revenue stabilization and tax policy committee and other appropriate legislative interim committees. The report shall provide details regarding enterprise assistance provided pursuant to the Opportunity Enterprise Act. The report shall include:

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 6-34-14

  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.

(1)     the total amount of enterprise assistance provided for enterprise development projects and state revenue derived from each enterprise development project;

(2)     the total number of loans made pursuant to the Opportunity Enterprise Act; the amount of those loans; the number of loan recipients in a delinquent status, in default or in the process of filing or that have filed for bankruptcy;

(3)     an overview of the industries and types of business entities operating pursuant to an enterprise development project or lease;

(4)     the total number of employees currently employed directly or indirectly related to an enterprise development project or lease; and

(5)     any recommended changes to the Opportunity Enterprise Act to ensure proper safeguards for public money and to ensure enterprise assistance is able to efficiently advance the economic development interests of the state.

B. Information obtained by the authority regarding applicants for enterprise financing is confidential and not subject to inspection pursuant to the Inspection of Public Records Act [N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 14, Article 2]; provided that nothing shall prevent the authority from disclosing:

(1)     information required in the report pursuant to this section;

(2)     public information pursuant to Paragraphs (1) and (2) of Subsection B of Section 8 [6-34-8 N.M. Stat. Ann.] of the Opportunity Enterprise Act; and

(3)     the names of persons that have received enterprise assistance and the amount of enterprise assistance provided pursuant to the Opportunity Enterprise Act.

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