New Mexico 2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HM 64 — "FOSTER PARENT & ADVOCATE DAY"

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    Passed Senate
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 12, 2020. Enacted.

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

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50 added · 107 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to House Memorial 64 highlights February 13, 2020, as "Foster Parent and Advocate Day," emphasizing the vital role foster parents play in the lives of vulnerable children. Added lines describe the dedication and selflessness of foster parents, showcasing their impact on providing stability and care. This designation aims to raise awareness and appreciation for these individuals, encouraging community support for foster families. Overall, the changes stress the importance of recognizing and honoring the efforts of foster parents in New Mexico.

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HOUSE MEMORIAL 64 54TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - SECOND SESSION , 2020 INTRODUCED BY Rebecca Dow and Kelly K.
A MEMORIAL DECLARING FEBRUARY 13, 2020 "FOSTER PARENT AND ADVOCATE DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Fajardo and Willie D.
5 WHEREAS, hundreds of New Mexicans serve as foster parents to children who are removed from their homes, through no fault of their own, because the homes are not safe places for them;
Madrid and Gregg Schmedes and Karen C.
and WHEREAS, foster parents provide unconditional love, care and commitment to displaced children;
Bash 7 9 A MEMORIAL DECLARING FEBRUARY 13, 2020 "FOSTER PARENT AND ADVOCATE DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
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;
14 WHEREAS, hundreds of New Mexicans serve as foster 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 WHEREAS, foster parents participated in three hundred eleven finalized adoptions;
e t 17 and w l n d 18 WHEREAS, foster parents provide unconditional love, care = = 19 a l and commitment to displaced children;
and WHEREAS, foster parents are ready to receive a child at a moment's notice, without any previous knowledge or information about the child or how long the child will need their care;
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 c e s k 23 WHEREAS, foster parents participated in three hundred e a n b 24 eleven finalized adoptions;
and u [ WHEREAS, foster parents are ready to receive a child at a .217529.1 moment's notice, without any previous knowledge or information about the child or how long the child will need their care;
and WHEREAS, foster 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 parents open their homes and their hearts to children who need love and support, while HM 64 Page 1 respecting and fostering connections to the children's culture, religion and community;
and e e 17 WHEREAS, foster 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 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 HOUSE OF m m 21 e d r e 22 REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that February 13, c e r c 23 2020 be declared "Foster Parent and Advocate Day" in the house e a n b 24 of representatives;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that February 13, be declared "Foster Parent and Advocate Day" in the house of representatives;
and u [ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be .217529.1 - 2 - 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.
- 3 - 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 e e 17 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 [ .217529.1
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Action History

  1. Signed

  2. passed House

  3. withdrawn from committee

  4. not printed, not referred to committee, tabled

Sponsors

  • Karen C. Bash · Primary
  • Gregg Schmedes · Primary
  • Willie D. Madrid · Primary
  • Kelly K. Fajardo · Primary
  • Rebecca Dow · Primary

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

  • Bash, Karen C.
  • Schmedes, Gregg
  • Madrid, Willie D.
  • Fajardo, Kelly K.
  • Rebecca Dow Republican

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (107)

107 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors HM 64?
HM 64 is sponsored by Bash, Karen C., Schmedes, Gregg, Madrid, Willie D., Fajardo, Kelly K., and Rebecca Dow (Republican).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 12, 2020. Enacted.
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