New Mexico 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HM 53 — "MILITARY & VETERANS DAY"

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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 17, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic) on February 23, 2023.

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Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

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  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HM 53 introduced the declaration of February 20, 2023, as "Military and Veterans Day" in the House of Representatives. This amendment emphasizes the importance of honoring military service members from New Mexico and their historical contributions to defending freedoms. By officially recognizing this day, the bill aims to foster appreciation and respect for veterans, making it clear that their sacrifices are valued in the state.

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HOUSE MEMORIAL 53 56TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEWMEXICO - FIRST SESSION 2023 INTRODUCED BY Harry Garcia and Joseph L.
A MEMORIAL DECLARING FEBRUARY 20, 2023 "MILITARY AND VETERANS DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Sanchez and Eliseo Lee Alcon and Debra M.
5 WHEREAS, the nation was founded on the belief that all Americans live in a free society and are guaranteed the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness;
Sariñana and Alan T.
and WHEREAS, these freedoms everyone enjoys do not come without a price, and they have been fought for and defended by the nation's military service members who have sacrificed to preserve and protect those freedoms and the country from all enemies, foreign and domestic;
Martinez 7 9 A MEMORIAL DECLARING FEBRUARY 20, 2023 "MILITARY AND VETERANS DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
and WHEREAS, there exists in New Mexico a long and proud history of military service by its residents, dating back to the indigenous peoples who were willing to fight for, and defend, their land from European settlers;
14 WHEREAS, the nation was founded on the belief that all Americans live in a free society and are guaranteed the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of e t 17 happiness;
and w l n d 18 WHEREAS, these freedoms everyone enjoys do not come = = 19 a l without a price, and they have been fought for and defended by i a e r 20 the nation's military service members who have sacrificed to a t m m 21 preserve and protect those freedoms and the country from all d r e 22 enemies, foreign and domestic;
and c e s k 23 WHEREAS, there exists in New Mexico a long and proud e a n b 24 u [ history of military service by its residents, dating back to the indigenous peoples who were willing to fight for, and .225345.1 defend, their land from European settlers;
twenty-five thousand New Mexicans served in the Korean conflict;
twenty-five thousand New HM 53 Page 1 Mexicans served in the Korean conflict;
and WHEREAS, with four military installations, twelve thousand seven hundred active-duty personnel, four thousand national guard and reserve members, as well as one hundred forty-one thousand veterans living in the state, military influence e t 17 remains a strong part of the fabric of New Mexico today;
and WHEREAS, with four military installations, twelve thousand seven hundred active-duty personnel, four thousand national guard and reserve members, as well as one hundred forty-one thousand veterans living in the state, military influence remains a strong part of the fabric of New Mexico today;
w l n d 18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF = = 19 a l REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that recognition be i a e r 20 extended to New Mexico's military personnel and veterans by a t m m 21 declaring February 20, 2023 "Military and Veterans Day" in the d r e 22 house of representatives;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that recognition be extended to New Mexico's military personnel and veterans by declaring February 20, 2023 "Military and Veterans Day" in the house of representatives;
and c e s k 23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that New Mexico's current and e a n b 24 former military service members be honored and thanked for u [ their service and sacrifice for the country;
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that New Mexico's current and former military service members be honored and thanked for their service and sacrifice for the country;
and .225345.1 - 2 - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to the secretary-designate of veterans' services.
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to the secretary-designate of veterans' services.
- 3 - 5 7 9 11 13 15 e t 17 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 [ .225345.1
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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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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

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Not signed on (107)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HM 53?
HM 53 is sponsored by Alcon, Eliseo Lee, Martha Garcia (Democrat), Joseph Sanchez (Democrat), Debra M. Sariñana (Democrat), and Alan T. Martinez (Republican).
What is the current status of HM 53?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 17, 2023. Enacted.
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