Chapter 27, Article 2B NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "New Mexico Works Act".
History: Laws 1998, ch. 8, § 1; 1998, ch. 9, § 1; 2009, ch. 186, § 1.
Cross references. — For liability for repayment of public assistance, see 27-2-28 NMSA 1978.
The 2009 amendment, effective June 19, 2009, changed the reference to the act to the chapter and article of NMSA 1978.
Applicability. — Laws 2009, ch. 186, § 7 provided that the provisions of Laws 2009, ch. 186 apply beginning August 1, 2009.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 27 - Public Assistance
Article 2B - New Mexico Works Act
Section 27-2B-1 - Short title.
Section 27-2B-2 - Legislative findings; purpose of act.
Section 27-2B-3 - Definitions.
Section 27-2B-5 - Work requirements; work participation rates.
Section 27-2B-5.1 - Work activities; workers' compensation coverage.
Section 27-2B-5.2 - Work program; public schools.
Section 27-2B-6 - Durational limits.
Section 27-2B-7 - Financial standard of need.
Section 27-2B-9 - Mandatory school attendance.
Section 27-2B-10 - Individual development accounts.
Section 27-2B-11 - Ineligibility.
Section 27-2B-13 - Fair hearing; review and appeal.
Section 27-2B-15 - Medicaid eligibility.
Section 27-2B-16 - Immigrant eligibility.
Section 27-2B-17 - Records; confidentiality.
Section 27-2B-18 - Certification.