New Mexico 2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SM 6 — "BETTER HEARING & SPEECH MONTH"

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 24, 2019. Enacted.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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50 added · 69 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of the bill adds a significant amount of detail about the impact of speech, language, and hearing disorders on individuals and families. It highlights the challenges faced by more than fourteen million Americans and specifically mentions that speech-language pathologists and audiologists play a crucial role in treatment. These additions matter because they emphasize the importance of raising awareness about these issues and could lead to greater support for individuals seeking help, ultimately encouraging a more inclusive society.

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SENATE MEMORIAL 6 54TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - SECOND SESSION , 2020 INTRODUCED BY Clemente Sanchez 6 8 10 A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MAY 2020 AS "BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH".
A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MAY 2020 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 .216081.1 WHEREAS, with the help of dedicated and skilled professionals, most people with speech, language and hearing problems can find treatment and 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 and 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 increase the opportunities for people with speech, language and hearing problems 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 6 Page 1 help improve the quality of treatment and increase the opportunities for people with speech, language and hearing problems to lead full and productive lives;
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to the governor and the New Mexico speech-language e e 17 and hearing association.
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to the governor and the New Mexico speech-language and hearing association.
e e n d 18 - 2 - = = 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 [ .216081.1
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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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Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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SM 6 is sponsored by Joshua A. Sanchez (Republican).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 24, 2019. Enacted.
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