New Mexico 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SM 7 — "BETTER HEARING & SPEECH MONTH"

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    Passed Senate
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 27, 2018. Enacted.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

50 added · 69 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill now requests that the governor designate May 2019 as "Better Hearing and Speech Month," emphasizing the importance of raising awareness about communication disorders. It highlights that over 14 million Americans are affected by these impairments and stresses the need for access to treatment, as effective care can significantly improve quality of life. This change is significant because it aims to promote public understanding and support for those facing these challenges, ultimately helping individuals lead more fulfilling lives.

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SENATE MEMORIAL 7 54TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSION, 2019 INTRODUCED BY Clemente Sanchez 6 8 10 A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MAY 2019 AS "BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH".
A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MAY 2019 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 .211407.1 WHEREAS, with the help of dedicated and skilled professionals, most people with speech, language and hearing 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, language and hearing 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 SM 7 Page 1 help improve the quality of treatment and the opportunity to lead full and productive lives;
e e 17 - 2 - e e n d 18 = = l ] 19 a l r i 20 t e a t m m 21 e d r e 22 c e r c 23 e a n b 24 u [ .211407.1
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Action History

  1. Signed

  2. passed Senate

  3. withdrawn from committee

  4. not printed, not referred to committee, tabled

  5. Sent to Senate Pre-file

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

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None.

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors SM 7?
SM 7 is sponsored by Joshua A. Sanchez (Republican).
What is the current status of SM 7?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 27, 2018. Enacted.
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