New Mexico 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HM 2 — "BETTER HEARING & SPEECH MONTH"

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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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 31, 2018. 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

48 added · 69 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of the bill has expanded on its message by adding detailed context about the impact of speech, language, and hearing impairments, highlighting that over 14 million Americans are affected. It emphasizes the importance of access to quality treatment for those impacted and acknowledges the crucial role of professionals like speech-language pathologists and audiologists. These changes matter because they provide greater awareness and support for individuals and families dealing with communication disorders, reinforcing the need for treatment and resources.

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HOUSE MEMORIAL 2 54TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSIO, 2019 INTRODUCED BY Sheryl Williams Stapleton 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 .211181.1 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 6 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 HM 2 work in a wide variety of health and education settings to Page 1 help improve the quality of treatment and the opportunity to lead full and productive lives;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the governor be 12 requested to designate the month of May 2019 as "Better Hearing and Speech Month" in New Mexico;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the governor be requested to designate the month of May 2019 as "Better Hearing and Speech Month" in New Mexico;
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 [ .211181.1
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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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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 31, 2018. Enacted.
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