New Mexico 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HM 38 — "EQUALITY NEW MEXICO 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 08, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic) on February 17, 2023.

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  • 1 sponsor

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

52 added · 72 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HM 38 adds several lines that emphasize the historical significance and ongoing impact of Equality New Mexico, a group established in 1993 to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. It highlights their roles in promoting the well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, pushing for same-sex marriage, and addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ seniors. This change matters because it recognizes and honors the contributions of Equality New Mexico as they mark their thirtieth anniversary, thereby strengthening the message of inclusivity and equality in the state.

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HOUSE MEMORIAL 38 56TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEWMEXICO - FIRST SESSION 2023 INTRODUCED BY Gail Chasey 6 8 10 A MEMORIAL DECLARING FEBRUARY 8, 2023 "EQUALITY NEW MEXICO DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND COMMEMORATING THE THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF EQUALITY NEW MEXICO.
A MEMORIAL DECLARING FEBRUARY 8, 2023 "EQUALITY NEW MEXICO DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND COMMEMORATING THE THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF EQUALITY NEW MEXICO.
15 WHEREAS, in 1993, a group of New Mexicans gathered around a coffee table to organize toward equality for all lesbian, e t 17 gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals;
6 WHEREAS, in 1993, a group of New Mexicans gathered around a coffee table to organize toward equality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals;
and w l n d 18 WHEREAS, the coalition for equality in New Mexico was = = 19 a l created for the well-being of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, i a e r 20 transgender and queer individuals across New Mexico;
and WHEREAS, the coalition for equality in New Mexico was created for the well-being of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals across New Mexico;
and a t m m 21 WHEREAS, the coalition for equality in New Mexico revised d r e 22 the organization's name to equality New Mexico and has educated c e s k 23 legislators, educators, government departments and residents e a n b 24 across the state about the lives and beauty of lesbian, gay, u [ bisexual, transgender and queer New Mexicans;
and WHEREAS, the coalition for equality in New Mexico revised the organization's name to equality New Mexico and has educated legislators, educators, government departments and residents across the state about the lives and beauty of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer New Mexicans;
and .224928.2 WHEREAS, the dedication and persistence of advocates led with New Mexico values ensured New Mexico would respect and validate same-sex marriages;
and WHEREAS, the dedication and persistence of advocates led with New Mexico values ensured New Mexico would respect and validate same-sex marriages;
and WHEREAS, three decades of continued advocacy for equality and liberation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer New Mexicans have been instrumental in passing the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, the Safe Schools for All Students Act and the Gender-Free Restrooms Act;
and WHEREAS, three decades of continued advocacy for HM 38 Page 1 equality and liberation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer New Mexicans have been instrumental in passing the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, the Safe Schools for All Students Act and the Gender-Free Restrooms Act;
and WHEREAS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer New e t 17 Mexicans and their families have benefited from the ongoing w l n d 18 efforts of equality New Mexico;
and WHEREAS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer New Mexicans and their families have benefited from the ongoing efforts of equality New Mexico;
= = 19 a l NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF i a e r 20 REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that February 8, a t m m 21 2023 be declared "Equality New Mexico Day" in the house of d r e 22 representatives and that the thirtieth anniversary of the c e s k 23 founding of equality New Mexico be commemorated;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that February 8, 2023 be declared "Equality New Mexico Day" in the house of representatives and that the thirtieth anniversary of the founding of equality New Mexico be commemorated;
and e a n b 24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be u [ transmitted to equality New Mexico.
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to equality New Mexico.
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Action History

  1. Signed

  2. passed House

  3. withdrawn from committee

  4. not printed, not referred to committee, tabled

Sponsors

  • Gail Chasey · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Chasey, Gail

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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HM 38 is sponsored by Chasey, Gail.
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