New Mexico 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HM 2 — "BETTER HEARING & SPEECH MONTH"

Last action — Signed

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    Introduced
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    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 December 28, 2017. Enacted.

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

50 added · 68 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated bill now requests that the governor designate May as "Better Hearing and Speech Month." It highlights the significant impact of speech, language, and hearing impairments on millions of Americans, emphasizing the importance of access to quality treatment for those affected, particularly in New Mexico. This change matters because it raises awareness about communication disorders and encourages support for individuals struggling with these challenges, promoting their ability to lead fulfilling lives.

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HOUSE MEMORIAL 2 53RD LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - SECOND SESSION, 2018 INTRODUCED BY Sheryl Williams Stapleton 6 8 10 A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MAY AS "BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH".
A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MAY AS "BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH".
14 WHEREAS, more than fourteen million Americans suffer speech, language and hearing impairments that can limit academic achievement, career advancement and social adjustment e t 17 for those who do not receive effective treatment;
5 WHEREAS, more than fourteen million Americans suffer speech, language and hearing impairments that can limit academic achievement, career advancement and social adjustment for those who do not receive effective treatment;
and w l n d 18 WHEREAS, these communication disorders can be present at = = 19 a l birth or can be caused through accidental injury or illness at i a e r 20 any age;
and WHEREAS, these communication disorders can be present at birth or can be caused through accidental injury or illness at any age;
and a t m m 21 WHEREAS, one in ten New Mexico families is affected by d r e 22 communication disorders;
and WHEREAS, one in ten New Mexico families is affected by communication disorders;
and c e s k 23 WHEREAS, those affected deserve access to quality e a n b 24 treatment and every opportunity to lead full and productive u [ lives;
and WHEREAS, those affected deserve access to quality treatment and every opportunity to lead full and productive lives;
and .208911.1 WHEREAS, with the help of dedicated and skilled professionals, most people with speech and language problems can find treatment, learn strategies to help them cope, live more independently and achieve their potential;
and WHEREAS, with the help of dedicated and skilled professionals, most people with speech and language problems can find treatment, learn strategies to help them cope, live more independently and achieve their potential;
and WHEREAS, speech-language pathologists and audiologists treat all types of speech, language and related disorders and work in a wide variety of health and education settings to help improve the quality of treatment and the opportunity to lead full and productive lives;
and WHEREAS, speech-language pathologists and audiologists treat all types of speech, language and related disorders and work in a wide variety of health and education settings to HM 2 help improve the quality of treatment and the opportunity to Page 1 lead full and productive lives;
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Action History

  1. Signed

  2. passed House

  3. withdrawn from committee

  4. not printed, not referred to committee, tabled

  5. Sent to House Pre-file

Sponsors

  • Sheryl Williams Stapleton · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Stapleton, Sheryl Williams

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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HM 2 is sponsored by Stapleton, Sheryl Williams.
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