SB 9-FN (1991): relative to a study of interactions between the mental health and criminal justice systems.
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SB 9-FN (1991)
relative to a study of interactions between the mental health and criminal justice systems.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 212
The Story
It was introduced on February 13, 1991 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 19, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 26, 1991 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 9, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 14, 1991 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 1991, making it Chapter 212 of the session laws. It took effect on June 5, 1991.
Sponsors
- Sen. Dupont (SD6) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- April 10, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
Votes
- March 19, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 14, 1991, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 13, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; (SEE PERM JRNL)
- March 6, 1991: HEARING MAR06 12 NOON RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 15, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR19
- March 15, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC17,P54-55
- March 19, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ11,P148-149 + 154
- March 26, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ60,P1366
- March 26, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON APR02 DUE ON MAY05
- April 10, 1991: HEARING APR10 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- April 30, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY09 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
- May 3, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC72,P1647
- May 9, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ74,P1717 + 1742
- May 14, 1991: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ24,P315 (SJ26,P403)
- May 28, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ85,P1919
- May 30, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ30,P593 (& PERM JRNL)
- June 5, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/05/91 EFF: 06/05/91 CHAP.0212