HM 19 — "LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION 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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 10, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic) on February 17, 2025.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
45 added · 64 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of House Memorial 19 includes a new resolution declaring February 10, 2025, as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day." This change highlights the recognition of the challenges faced by law enforcement officers in New Mexico, including their exposure to dangerous situations and shortages within their agencies. It matters because it shows appreciation for their service and aims to raise awareness about the importance of supporting law enforcement in the community.
HOUSEA MEMORIAL 19DECLARING 57THFEBRUARY LEGISLATURE10, -2025 STATE"LAW OFENFORCEMENT NEWMEXICOAPPRECIATION -DAY" FIRSTIN SESSIONTHE 2025HOUSE INTRODUCEDOF BYREPRESENTATIVES. Randall T.
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and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to the chief of the New Mexico state police, the HM 19 Page 1 executive director of the New Mexico sheriffs' association for distribution to each county sheriff, the New Mexico municipal league and the police and sheriff's departments of New Mexico's Indian nations, tribes and pueblos and the federal bureau of Indian affairs.
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Action History
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Signed
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passed House
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withdrawn from committee
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not printed, not referred to committee, tabled
Sponsors
- Harlan Vincent · Primary
- William A. Hall II · Primary
- Randall T. Pettigrew · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Harlan Vincent Republican
- William A. Hall II Republican
- Randall T. Pettigrew Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (109)
109 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors HM 19?
- HM 19 is sponsored by Harlan Vincent (Republican), William A. Hall II (Republican), and Randall T. Pettigrew (Republican).
- What is the current status of HM 19?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 10, 2025. Enacted.
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