New Mexico 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HM 22 — "FAMILY DAY"

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    Passed House
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic) on February 17, 2025.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

77 added · 103 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of the bill now includes additional language that emphasizes the importance of families as essential support systems in society, specifically highlighting their diverse cultural backgrounds. This includes acknowledging contributions from various communities in New Mexico, such as Native American and immigrant families. By declaring February 12, 2025 as "Family Day," the bill aims to recognize the vital role that families play in promoting emotional health and community resilience. This change matters because it celebrates the diversity of family structures and promotes unity among different cultural traditions within the state.

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HOUSE MEMORIAL 22 57TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEWMEXICO - FIRST SESSION 2025 INTRODUCED BY Rebecca Dow 6 8 10 A MEMORIAL DECLARING FEBRUARY 12, 2025 "FAMILY DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
A MEMORIAL DECLARING FEBRUARY 12, 2025 "FAMILY DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
14 WHEREAS, the family is the cornerstone of a healthy and vibrant society, providing essential emotional support, nurturance and stability;
5 WHEREAS, the family is the cornerstone of a healthy and vibrant society, providing essential emotional support, nurturance and stability;
and e t 17 WHEREAS, families come in many forms and are shaped by w l n d 18 diverse cultural traditions, values and practices across New = = 19 a l Mexico, including the unique contributions of Native American, i a e r 20 Hispanic, Anglo, African American and immigrant communities;
and WHEREAS, families come in many forms and are shaped by diverse cultural traditions, values and practices across New Mexico, including the unique contributions of Native American, Hispanic, Anglo, African American and immigrant communities;
a t m m 21 and d r e 22 WHEREAS, New Mexico's rich cultural heritage and c e s k 23 traditions honor family as a central element of life, from e a n b 24 extended family structures to community networks that support u [ and strengthen individuals;
and WHEREAS, New Mexico's rich cultural heritage and traditions honor family as a central element of life, from extended family structures to community networks that support and strengthen individuals;
and .230420.3 WHEREAS, studies have consistently shown that stable family environments lead to greater emotional stability for individuals, particularly children, by fostering feelings of safety, love and support, which are critical for healthy development and well-being;
and WHEREAS, studies have consistently shown that stable family environments lead to greater emotional stability for individuals, particularly children, by fostering feelings of safety, love and support, which are critical for healthy development and well-being;
and WHEREAS, designating February 12, 2025 as "Family Day" serves as an opportunity to recognize, celebrate and strengthen the bonds of family across the state, while honoring the diverse ways in which families come together to support one another;
and HM 22 Page 1 WHEREAS, designating February 12, 2025 as "Family Day" serves as an opportunity to recognize, celebrate and strengthen the bonds of family across the state, while honoring the diverse ways in which families come together to support one another;
and WHEREAS, Family Day provides a dedicated time to reflect on the importance of family, promote family-friendly policies e t 17 and encourage actions that support family well-being, including w l n d 18 access to quality health care, education and housing;
and WHEREAS, Family Day provides a dedicated time to reflect on the importance of family, promote family-friendly policies and encourage actions that support family well-being, including access to quality health care, education and housing;
= = 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 12, a t m m 21 2025 be declared "Family Day" in the house of representatives;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that February 12, 2025 be declared "Family Day" in the house of representatives;
d r e 22 and c e s k 23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this designation recognize the e a n b 24 importance of family in all its forms, including the diversity u [ of family structures and cultural practices that contribute to .230420.3 - 2 - the vibrancy of New Mexico;
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this designation recognize the importance of family in all its forms, including the diversity of family structures and cultural practices that contribute to the vibrancy of New Mexico;
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the house of representatives support initiatives that promote family stability, including programs that strengthen families, promote mental health and enhance economic security for all families in the state;
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the house of representatives support initiatives that promote family stability, including HM 22 Page 2 programs that strengthen families, promote mental health and enhance economic security for all families in the state;
- 3 - 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 [ .230420.3
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Action History

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  3. withdrawn from committee

  4. not printed, not referred to committee, tabled

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Not signed on (111)

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HM 22 is sponsored by Rebecca Dow (Republican).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2025. Enacted.
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