New Mexico 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SM 4 — "FOSTER PARENT DAY"

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 20, 2018. Enacted.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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  • 2 sponsors

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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54 added · 73 removed

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The bill has been amended to more clearly highlight the contributions of foster parents and recognize their importance in the lives of children in need. Specific lines were added to detail how many children are in foster care and how foster parents provide immediate support during uncertain times. This recognition not only honors the efforts of foster parents but also raises awareness about the challenges faced by children in the foster care system, which is crucial for encouraging community support and advocacy for these vulnerable youth.

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SENATE MEMORIAL 4 54TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSION, 2019 INTRODUCED BY Michael Padilla and Candace Gould 6 8 10 A MEMORIAL DECLARING MARCH 1, 2019 "FOSTER PARENT APPRECIATION, ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS DAY" IN THE SENATE.
A MEMORIAL DECLARING MARCH 1, 2019 "FOSTER PARENT APPRECIATION, ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS DAY" IN THE SENATE.
14 WHEREAS, hundreds of New Mexicans serve as foster care parents to children who are removed from their homes, through no fault of their own, because the homes are not safe places e t 17 for them;
5 WHEREAS, hundreds of New Mexicans serve as foster care parents to children who are removed from their homes, through no fault of their own, because the homes are not safe places for them;
and w l n d 18 WHEREAS, foster care parents provide unconditional love, = = 19 a l care and commitment to displaced children;
and WHEREAS, foster care parents provide unconditional love, care and commitment to displaced children;
and i a e r 20 WHEREAS, according to the children, youth and families a t m m 21 department, in fiscal year 2018, there were two thousand five d r e 22 hundred thirty-one children in foster care;
and WHEREAS, according to the children, youth and families department, in fiscal year 2018, there were two thousand five hundred thirty-one children in foster care;
and c e s k 23 WHEREAS, foster care parents participated in three hundred e a n b 24 eleven finalized adoptions;
and WHEREAS, foster care parents participated in three hundred eleven finalized adoptions;
and u [ WHEREAS, foster care parents are ready to receive a child .211908.1 at a moment's notice, without any previous knowledge or information about the child or for how long the child will need their care;
and WHEREAS, foster care parents are ready to receive a child at a moment's notice, without any previous knowledge or information about the child or for how long the child will need their care;
and WHEREAS, foster care parents open their homes and their hearts to children who need love and support, while respecting and fostering connections to the children's culture, religion and community;
and WHEREAS, foster care parents open their homes and their hearts to children who need love and support, while SM 4 Page 1 respecting and fostering connections to the children's culture, religion and community;
and WHEREAS, foster care parents help children build self- esteem and confidence and provide structure that will contribute to healthy and engaging lives;
and WHEREAS, foster care parents help children build self-esteem and confidence and provide structure that will contribute to healthy and engaging lives;
and e e 17 WHEREAS, foster care parents have the joy and privilege of e e n d 18 parenting and learning from children who did not decide to be = = l ] 19 placed under the state's care, but like all children, have so a l r i 20 much to offer;
and WHEREAS, foster care parents have the joy and privilege of parenting and learning from children who did not decide to be placed under the state's care, but like all children, have so much to offer;
t e a t NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE m m 21 e d r e 22 OF NEW MEXICO that March 1, 2019 be declared "Foster Parent c e r c 23 Appreciation, Advocacy and Awareness Day" in the senate;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that March 1, 2019 be declared "Foster Parent Appreciation, Advocacy and Awareness Day" in the senate;
and e a n b 24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be u [ transmitted to the secretary of children, youth and families.
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to the secretary of children, youth and families.
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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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Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (110)

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Who sponsors SM 4?
SM 4 is sponsored by Gould, Candace and Michael Padilla (Democrat).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 20, 2018. Enacted.
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