"BETTER HEARING & SPEECH MONTH"
This Senate Memorial (SM 5) requests New Mexico's governor to designate May 2026 as "Better Hearing and Speech Month" in the state. It highlights that communication disorders affect over 14 million Americans and one in ten New Mexico families, emphasizing the need for accessible treatment and support. The resolution specifically asks the governor to make this designation and directs copies to the governor and the New Mexico Speech-Language and Hearing Association. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but aims to raise awareness about speech, language, and hearing needs.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Mar 24, 2026
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