New Mexico 2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HM 28 — VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME, IN RECOGNITION

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 25, 2022. Enacted.

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Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

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  • 3 sponsors

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  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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48 added · 67 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to House Memorial 28 adds specific lines highlighting the impact of violent crime on victims and their families in New Mexico, particularly addressing the high number of repeat offenders and the resulting feelings of unsafety within the community. These changes emphasize the urgency of recognizing the trauma and hardships faced by victims and their loved ones. This matter is important as it seeks to honor the experiences of those affected by violence and advocates for a more supportive response from the state.

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HOUSE MEMORIAL 28 55 TH LEGISLATURE- STATE OF NEW MEXICO - SECOND SESSION, 2022 INTRODUCED BY Kelly K.
A MEMORIAL RECOGNIZING VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME AND THEIR FAMILIES AND HONORING THEIR LOSS AND SUFFERING.
Fajardo and Rebecca Dow and William "Bill" R.
5 WHEREAS, New Mexico has one of the highest violent crime rates in the United States;
Rehm 6 8 10 A MEMORIAL RECOGNIZING VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME AND THEIR FAMILIES AND HONORING THEIR LOSS AND SUFFERING.
and WHEREAS, Albuquerque ranks in the top ten most violent United States cities with a population over one hundred thousand;
14 WHEREAS, New Mexico has one of the highest violent crime rates in the United States;
and WHEREAS, in 2014, the homicide rate for Albuquerque was at its lowest, with only thirty homicides occurring that year;
and WHEREAS, Albuquerque ranks in the top ten most violent e t 17 United States cities with a population over one hundred w l n d 18 thousand;
and WHEREAS, in 2021, the homicide rate for Albuquerque increased by forty-six percent to the highest on record, with one hundred seventeen homicides;
and = = 19 a l WHEREAS, in 2014, the homicide rate for Albuquerque was at i a e r 20 its lowest, with only thirty homicides occurring that year;
and WHEREAS, victims of violent crime feel frustrated by the high number of repeat offenders;
and a t m m 21 WHEREAS, in 2021, the homicide rate for Albuquerque d r e 22 increased by forty-six percent to the highest on record, with c e s k 23 one hundred seventeen homicides;
and WHEREAS, the high number of repeat violent offenders causes victims, their family members and the public to feel unsafe;
and e a n b 24 u [ WHEREAS, victims of violent crime feel frustrated by the high number of repeat offenders;
and .222066.1 WHEREAS, the high number of repeat violent offenders causes victims, their family members and the public to feel unsafe;
and WHEREAS, victims of violent crime deserve honor and access to resources;
and HM 28 WHEREAS, victims of violent crime deserve honor and Page 1 access to resources;
e t 17 - 2 - w l n d 18 = = 19 a l i a e r 20 a t m m 21 d r e 22 c e s k 23 e a n b 24 u [ .222066.1
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Action History

  1. Signed

  2. passed House

  3. withdrawn from committee

  4. not printed, not referred to committee, tabled

Sponsors

  • Kelly K. Fajardo · Primary
  • Rebecca Dow · Primary
  • William "Bill" R. Rehm · Primary

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

  • Fajardo, Kelly K.
  • Rebecca Dow Republican
  • Rehm, William "Bill" R.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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HM 28 is sponsored by Fajardo, Kelly K., Rebecca Dow (Republican), and Rehm, William "Bill" R..
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