New Mexico 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HM 45 — "MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH"

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 15, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic) on March 14, 2023.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

50 added · 69 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of the bill now officially recognizes May 2023 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month." This change aims to highlight the importance of motorcycle safety, encouraging New Mexico residents to be more aware of motorcyclists on the road. By promoting safety and awareness, the bill seeks to reduce accidents and save lives, which is especially vital given the popular scenic routes in the state that attract many motorcycle riders.

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HOUSE MEMORIAL 45 56TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEWMEXICO - FIRST SESSION 2023 INTRODUCED BY Stefani Lord and Harlan Vincent and Harry Garcia 6 8 10 A MEMORIAL RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS "MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH" 13 WHEREAS, motorcycles are used as a regular means of transportation for commuting, touring and recreating in and around New Mexico;
A MEMORIAL RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS "MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH" 4 WHEREAS, motorcycles are used as a regular means of transportation for commuting, touring and recreating in and around New Mexico;
and WHEREAS, Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Sandoval counties' e t 17 scenic roadways make very popular destinations for motorcycle w l n d 18 riders from around the country;
and WHEREAS, Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Sandoval counties' scenic roadways make very popular destinations for motorcycle riders from around the country;
and = = 19 a l WHEREAS, the safe operation of a motorcycle requires the i a e r 20 use of acquired skills developed through a combination of a t m m 21 training and experience, the use of good judgment and thorough d r e 22 knowledge of traffic laws and licensing requirements;
and WHEREAS, the safe operation of a motorcycle requires the use of acquired skills developed through a combination of training and experience, the use of good judgment and thorough knowledge of traffic laws and licensing requirements;
and c e s k 23 WHEREAS, it is imperative that the residents of New Mexico e a n b 24 u [ be aware of, show consideration to and share the road with motorcycles on streets and highways and recognize the .224925.1 importance of motorcycle safety;
and WHEREAS, it is imperative that the residents of New Mexico be aware of, show consideration to and share the road with motorcycles on streets and highways and recognize the importance of motorcycle safety;
and WHEREAS, New Mexico residents are urged to be observant, courteous and knowledgeable about motorcycle usage in their communities;
and WHEREAS, New Mexico residents are urged to be observant, courteous and knowledgeable about motorcycle usage in their HM 45 Page 1 communities;
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all New Mexico residents be 14 encouraged to share the road safely;
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all New Mexico residents be encouraged to share the road safely;
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to the national highway traffic safety e t 17 administration.
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to the national highway traffic safety administration.
w l n d 18 - 2 - = = 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 [ .224925.1
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Action History

  1. Signed

  2. passed House

  3. DO PASS committee report adopted

  4. Sent to House Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors HM 45?
HM 45 is sponsored by Stefani Lord (Republican), Harlan Vincent (Republican), and Martha Garcia (Democrat).
What is the current status of HM 45?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 15, 2023. Enacted.
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