New Mexico 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HM 42 — DIDELPHIS VIRGINIANA, IMPORTANT MARSUPIAL

Last action — Signed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 25, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic) on April 22, 2025.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

43 added · 59 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Memorial 42 now includes acknowledgment of the Virginia opossum as an important part of New Mexico's wildlife along with a push for greater conservation awareness for this unique species. Key reasons cited include its role in controlling pests and its adaptability to different environments, which highlight its ecological importance. This change emphasizes the need to recognize and protect the Virginia opossum, promoting a healthier ecosystem in the state.

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HOUSE MEMORIAL 42 57TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEWMEXICO - FIRST SESSION 2025 INTRODUCED BY John Block and Stefani Lord 6 8 10 A MEMORIAL RECOGNIZING DIDELPHIS VIRGINIANA, THE VIRGINIA OPOSSUM, AS AN IMPORTANT NATIVE MARSUPIAL.
A MEMORIAL RECOGNIZING DIDELPHIS VIRGINIANA, THE VIRGINIA OPOSSUM, AS AN IMPORTANT NATIVE MARSUPIAL.
14 WHEREAS, the Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana, is the only species of marsupial native to North America, including New Mexico;
5 WHEREAS, the Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana, is the only species of marsupial native to North America, including New Mexico;
and e t 17 WHEREAS, opossums play a vital role in New Mexico's w l n d 18 ecosystem by controlling pests, such as ticks, insects and = = 19 a l rodents;
and WHEREAS, opossums play a vital role in New Mexico's ecosystem by controlling pests, such as ticks, insects and rodents;
and i a e r 20 WHEREAS, these resilient animals are highly adaptable and a t m m 21 thrive in both rural and urban environments across the state;
and WHEREAS, these resilient animals are highly adaptable and thrive in both rural and urban environments across the state;
d r e 22 and c e s k 23 WHEREAS, opossums have immune system advantages, including e a n b 24 a high resistance to venom from snakes and a reduced likelihood u [ of contracting rabies, making them a unique and beneficial .231140.1 species;
and WHEREAS, opossums have immune system advantages, including a high resistance to venom from snakes and a reduced likelihood of contracting rabies, making them a unique and beneficial species;
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to the secretary of environment and to the members of the New Mexico house of representatives.
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to the secretary of environment and to the members HM 42 Page 1 of the New Mexico house of representatives.
- 2 - 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 [ .231140.1
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Action History

  1. Signed

  2. passed House

  3. DO PASS committee report adopted

  4. Sent to House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (110)

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Who sponsors HM 42?
HM 42 is sponsored by Stefani Lord (Republican) and John Block (Republican).
What is the current status of HM 42?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 25, 2025. Enacted.
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