New Mexico 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HM 3 — "NEW MEXICO NURSES DAY"

Last action — Signed

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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 January 24, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic) on February 02, 2023.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

79 added · 105 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HM 3 now officially declares January 27, 2023, as "New Mexico Nurses Day," recognizing the vital contributions nurses make to healthcare. This amendment highlights the challenges facing the nursing profession, including an impending nationwide shortage and New Mexico's low nurse-to-population ratio. By designating a specific day to honor nurses, the bill aims to raise public awareness about their essential role, especially following the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This recognition can help foster appreciation and support for nurses in the state.

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HOUSE MEMORIAL 3 56TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEWMEXICO - FIRST SESSION 2023 INTRODUCED BY Eleanor Chávez 6 8 10 A MEMORIAL DECLARING JANUARY 27, 2023 "NEW MEXICO NURSES DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
A MEMORIAL DECLARING JANUARY 27, 2023 "NEW MEXICO NURSES DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
14 WHEREAS, nurses play a critical role in health care delivery;
5 WHEREAS, nurses play a critical role in health care delivery;
and WHEREAS, with an aging United States population, health e t 17 care demand is growing at an unprecedented pace;
and WHEREAS, with an aging United States population, health care demand is growing at an unprecedented pace;
and w l n d 18 WHEREAS, for the twentieth consecutive year, nurses have = = 19 a l ranked as the most honest and ethical profession, according to i a e r 20 a Gallup poll;
and WHEREAS, for the twentieth consecutive year, nurses have ranked as the most honest and ethical profession, according to a Gallup poll;
and a t m m 21 WHEREAS, the compassion, resolve and positive impact of d r e 22 nurses over the past few years cannot be overstated;
and WHEREAS, the compassion, resolve and positive impact of nurses over the past few years cannot be overstated;
and c e s k 23 WHEREAS, from risking their lives as frontline health care e a n b 24 professionals during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic to u [ working longer shifts to meet patient demand, nurses have more .223926.1 than earned their reputation as the most trusted profession;
and WHEREAS, from risking their lives as frontline health care professionals during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic to working longer shifts to meet patient demand, nurses have more than earned their reputation as the most trusted profession;
and WHEREAS, to address the shortfall, New Mexico institutions of higher education are focusing on the expansion of accelerated nursing programs and the retention of nurses in the workforce;
and WHEREAS, to address the shortfall, New Mexico institutions of higher education are focusing on the HM 3 Page 1 expansion of accelerated nursing programs and the retention of nurses in the workforce;
and WHEREAS, the majority of nurses are employed by hospitals, e t 17 where they face increased complexities of patients' medical w l n d 18 issues;
and WHEREAS, the majority of nurses are employed by hospitals, where they face increased complexities of patients' medical issues;
and = = 19 a l WHEREAS, a variety of roles have emerged within nursing, i a e r 20 such as nurse consultant, nurse informatics specialist, a t m m 21 researcher, executive, facility nurse, home health care d r e 22 provider and case manager for chronic illnesses;
and WHEREAS, a variety of roles have emerged within nursing, such as nurse consultant, nurse informatics specialist, researcher, executive, facility nurse, home health care provider and case manager for chronic illnesses;
and c e s k 23 WHEREAS, nurses work in a variety of settings, including e a n b 24 long-term care facilities, homes, correctional facilities, u [ schools, occupational settings, insurance companies and .223926.1 - 2 - regulatory entities;
and WHEREAS, nurses work in a variety of settings, including long-term care facilities, homes, correctional facilities, schools, occupational settings, insurance companies and regulatory entities;
and WHEREAS, the nursing community is appreciative of the legislative support it has received to promote adequate staffing of the nursing workforce and for various nursing loan- for-service opportunities that help alleviate the nursing shortage;
and WHEREAS, the nursing community is appreciative of the legislative support it has received to promote adequate staffing of the nursing workforce and for various nursing HM 3 Page 2 loan-for-service opportunities that help alleviate the nursing shortage;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF e t 17 REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that January 27, w l n d 18 2023 be designated as "New Mexico Nurses Day" in the house of = = 19 a l representatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that January 27, 2023 be designated as "New Mexico Nurses Day" in the house of representatives.
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Action History

  1. Signed

  2. passed House

  3. withdrawn from committee

  4. not printed, not referred to committee, tabled

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on

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Not signed on (111)

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Who sponsors HM 3?
HM 3 is sponsored by Eleanor Chávez (Democrat).
What is the current status of HM 3?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2023. Enacted.
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