SB 350 (1992): expanding the membership of the task force on mental health and criminal justice and continuing the study of the interactions between the mental health and criminal justice systems.

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SB 350 (1992)

expanding the membership of the task force on mental health and criminal justice and continuing the study of the 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: 162

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 6, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 13, 1992 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 21, 1992 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 1992, making it Chapter 162 of the session laws. It took effect on May 6, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Russman (SD19) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Record (Hills 23)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 1992, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • March 19, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • February 6, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • January 29, 1992: HEARING JAN29 11:15 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 5, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB06
  • February 5, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC9,P4-5
  • February 6, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3,P44-45 + 52
  • February 13, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ39,P930
  • February 13, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/19/92 DUE ON 03/25/92
  • March 19, 1992: HEARING MAR19 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 15, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR21 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • April 21, 1992: PASSED; HJ76,P1964 + 1976
  • April 23, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ20,P585
  • April 29, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ80,P2090
  • May 6, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/06/92 EFF: 05/06/92 CHAP.0162

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