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All 9,506 Active 3 In committee 2,535 Passed 752 Signed 1,992 Failed 305

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 25, 2025

HM 3: "NM HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION DAY"

This ceremonial resolution designates February 18, 2025, as "New Mexico Home Builders Association Day" to honor the organization's work in housing advocacy and industry support. It recognizes the association's role in promoting safe housing, advocating for industry standards, and supporting homeownership across New Mexico. As a symbolic gesture, the resolution does not create new laws or affect policy. The bill was passed by the House and signed into effect.

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 25, 2025

HM 26: "VIOLA FLOREZ TIGHE DAY"

This is a ceremonial memorial resolution, not a policy bill. It formally declares February 17, 2025 as "Viola Florez Tighe Day" in New Mexico to honor her legacy as a former secretary of higher education, UNM dean, and first Latina provost in the state. The resolution recognizes her decades of service to education, including her work as a mentor, advocate, and recipient of New Mexico's Distinguished Public Service Award. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or programs.

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 17, 2025

HM 11: "NEW MEXICO YMCA YOUTH & GOVERNMENT DAY"

This House Memorial (HM 11) symbolically designates February 12, 2025, as "New Mexico YMCA Youth and Government Day" in the House of Representatives. It recognizes the YMCA's youth government program, which engages middle and high school students across New Mexico in simulated government activities (like mock legislative sessions and court proceedings) to teach civic engagement. The memorial does not create new laws or policies; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of the YMCA's role in providing civic education to over 6,000 youth annually through its programs. It directly affects participants in the YMCA Youth and Government program and their communities by formally honoring their educational work.

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 17, 2025

HM 22: "FAMILY DAY"

House Memorial 22, titled "FAMILY DAY," designates February 12, 2025, as "Family Day" in the New Mexico House of Representatives. It recognizes families in all forms - including diverse cultural traditions - and encourages New Mexicans to reflect on family's role in emotional well-being, community strength, and personal growth. The memorial urges support for family-friendly policies like accessible healthcare, education, and housing, but does not create new laws or funding. It is a symbolic gesture, sending copies to state agencies but having no binding effect on state actions.

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 17, 2025

HM 25: "AFRICAN AMERICAN DAY"

House Memorial 25 (HM 25), titled "AFRICAN AMERICAN DAY," formally declares February 14, 2025, as "African American Day" within the New Mexico House of Representatives. This symbolic resolution honors African American contributions to New Mexico's history and society, referencing existing state recognition of African American heritage. It does not create new laws or policies but directs the House to observe the day, with copies sent to state officials and organizations like the New Mexico Black Caucus. The resolution was passed by the House and signed into effect on February 17, 2025.

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 17, 2025

HM 21: "ACEQUIA DAY"

This House Memorial (HM 21) is a ceremonial resolution that commemorates New Mexico's acequia water-sharing systems. It declares February 11, 2025 as "Acequia Day" to honor the cultural, historical, and agricultural significance of acequias - centuries-old community water governance systems that support farming, seed preservation, and local economies across New Mexico. The resolution recognizes acequias' role in water management and their contributions to the state's heritage, directing copies to the New Mexico Acequia Association and Acequia Commission. As a purely symbolic measure with no new policies or funding, it does not create legal obligations or affect specific individuals.

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 17, 2025

HM 19: "LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY"

House Memorial 19, introduced in New Mexico's 2025 legislative session, declares February 10, 2025, as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in the House of Representatives. This symbolic resolution formally recognizes the work of law enforcement officers across New Mexico, including those serving municipalities, counties, tribes, and state agencies. It directs copies to be sent to the New Mexico State Police, sheriffs' associations, municipal leagues, tribal departments, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The bill does not create new policies, allocate funds, or change existing laws - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no binding requirements. The resolution passed the House but was tabled and withdrawn before becoming law.

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 12, 2025

HM 5: "GALLUP/MCKINLEY COUNTY DAY"

This House Memorial (HM 5) designates February 6, 2025, as "Gallup/McKinley County Day" within the New Mexico House of Representatives. It is a ceremonial resolution honoring Gallup and McKinley County's cultural significance, including their Native American heritage, the Intertribal Indian Ceremonial, the continental divide, and Gallup's status as "adventure capital" and "most patriotic small town." The resolution has no policy or funding impact; it solely serves to recognize the region's contributions. Copies will be sent to Gallup's mayor/city council and McKinley County commissioners.

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 12, 2025

HM 17: "AMERICAN INDIAN DAY"

House Memorial 17 designates February 7, 2025, as "American Indian Day" in the New Mexico House of Representatives. This ceremonial memorial honors the contributions of New Mexico's 23 Native American nations, tribes, and pueblos to the state's cultural, economic, and historical heritage. It specifically recognizes milestones like Miguel Trujillo's 1948 voting rights victory and the Navajo code talkers' WWII service, while acknowledging current Native American legislators. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to commemorate Native American history and ongoing community contributions.

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 12, 2025

HM 16: VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES, IN RECOGNITION

This memorial resolution honors victims of violent crime and their families through symbolic recognition, without creating new policies or affecting any group directly. It expresses state solidarity with survivors and directs a copy to be shared with the Crime Victims Reparation Commission for awareness. As a procedural memorial, it makes no concrete policy changes but aims to acknowledge the impact of violent crime on communities.

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 6, 2025

HM 1: NEW MEXICO FOOD AND FARMS DAY

This House Memorial (HM 1) is a ceremonial resolution designating January 29, 2025, as "New Mexico Food and Farms Day." It honors specific individuals and organizations recognized for their work in local food systems, including award recipients like Silver City Farmers' Market (Good Food Award), the Student Success and Wellness Bureau (Sowing Change Award), and farmers Bryce Townsend and Casey Holland. The resolution celebrates community efforts to end hunger and strengthen New Mexico's food system through symbolic recognition, not new laws or funding. It does not impose requirements or change policies but publicly acknowledges contributions to local agriculture and food access.

signed · New Mexico · House Feb 6, 2025

HM 13: "PUBLIC HEALTH DAY"

House Memorial 13 (HM 13), titled "PUBLIC HEALTH DAY," declares February 5, 2025, as "Public Health Day" in the New Mexico House of Representatives. It recognizes New Mexico's public health organizations - including the New Mexico Public Health Association (established 1917) and county/tribal health councils (operating for 34 years) - for their combined 142 years of service in improving community health and advancing health equity. The memorial honors these groups' roles in pandemic response, community health planning, and addressing health inequities. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally celebrates their contributions.