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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

SPONSOR Sanchez, M.

ORIGINAL DATE

LAST UPDATED

3/06/2007

HB

SHORT TITLE Suicide Prevention Awareness Day

SM 66

ANALYST Schuss

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SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

Senate Memorial 66 declares March 7, 2007 “Suicide Prevention Awareness Day" at the Senate.

SIGNIFICANT ISSUES

Senate Memorial 66 states that the New Mexico Suicide Prevention Coalition would like to

thank everyone for supporting suicide prevention efforts in New Mexico, and, together, we are

making a difference in the lives of many in our state. New Mexico ranks fifth in the country for

all ages and fourth in the country for youth suicides, which is about twice the national suicide

rate. Three hundred forty-seven New Mexicans died in 2005 by suicide, one person for nearly

every day of the year. It is estimated that for every suicide there are at least six survivors, and

many more people are affected by suicide. The Governor has made youth suicide a priority and

allocated $500,000 for three years to increase school-based health centers’ budgets for suicide

prevention efforts statewide. The New Mexico Suicide Prevention Coalition and state and private

agencies are working in collaboration to spread awareness about suicide warning signs and

resources, and together we are saving lives.

The Senate of the State of New Mexico requests that March 7, 2007 be declared “Suicide

Prevention Awareness Day" at the Senate.

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