Summary:

 House Bill 77 (HB 77): This act mandates the Health Care Authority to develop and submit annual outreach plans for the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in New Mexico.  

Legislation Overview:

 House Bill 77 (HB 77) (New Material) Development of Outreach Plans:
•	Annual Plans: The Health Care Authority is tasked with creating yearly state outreach plans to enhance access to SNAP benefits.
•	Submission and Approval: Each plan must be submitted to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture by a specified deadline. Following approval, the Authority is to maximize federal funding by requesting all available matching funds.

Partnerships and Funding:
•	Collaborative Efforts: The Authority is permitted to collaborate with counties, municipalities, tribal governments, or nonprofit organizations to develop and implement these outreach plans.
•	Contractual Agreements: Entities partnered with the Authority may be contractually obligated to seek additional funding through gifts, grants, or donations to support the development and execution of these plans.
Funding Contingencies:
•	Exemption Clause: The Authority is exempt from implementing the plan if sufficient funding (state, local, private, or federal) is not available to cover the associated costs.

This recommended legislation proposes leveraging federal funding and partnerships to maximize the program’s reach and impact.