HB 1246-FN (1992): establishing treatment programs for substance-abusing women and their children.

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HB 1246-FN (1992)

establishing treatment programs for substance-abusing women and their children.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 10–2. On February 6, 1992 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on May 27, 1992, June 18, 1992, July 22, 1992, September 14, 1992 and October 13, 1992. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Inexpedient to Legislate”, by a vote of 16 to 0.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Bell (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. McIlwaine (Graf 3)
  • Rep. L. Johnson (Hills 37)
  • Rep. Julie Brown (Straf 11)
  • Rep. Gilmore (Straf 7)
  • Sen. McLane (SD15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1992, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • May 27, 1992, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB :HEALTH
  • June 18, 1992, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM206,LOB :HEALTH
  • July 22, 1992, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • September 14, 1992, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • October 13, 1992, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB

Votes

  • February 6, 1992, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA
  • January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/05/92
  • January 14, 1992: HEARING JAN14 10:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH HS&EA
  • January 30, 1992: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR FEB06 (VOTE 10-2)
  • February 6, 1992: REFERRED TO HEALTH FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ29,P752
  • May 27, 1992: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY27 09:00 RM205,LOB :HEALTH
  • June 18, 1992: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUN18 10:00 RM206,LOB :HEALTH
  • July 22, 1992: INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS JUL22 09:30 RM205,LOB FOR: H&HS
  • September 14, 1992: INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS SEPT 14 9:30 RM205,LOB
  • October 13, 1992: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESS OCT13 09:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • October 28, 1992: INT STUDY REPORT (ITL) FILED (VOTE 16-0)

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