HB 324 (1993): relative to conditional discharge of a patient under the mental health laws.

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HB 324 (1993)

relative to conditional discharge of a patient under the mental health laws.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 35

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 1993. The committee held a work session on February 3, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 25, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 1, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 8, 1993, making it Chapter 35 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Senter (Rock 16) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Manning (Ches 9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 1993, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • February 3, 1993, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • March 10, 1993, 10:10 AM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • March 25, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ8,P114
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 19, 1993: HEARING JAN19 03:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • February 3, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB03 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • February 10, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB18 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • February 17, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1358>; HC20A,P370-371
  • February 18, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ24,P495-496 + 537
  • March 4, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST/H&HS; SJ8,P138
  • March 10, 1993: HEARING MAR10 10:10 RM102,LOB FOR: PUBLIC INST/H&HS
  • March 24, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP MAR25
  • March 25, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ11,P219 + 221
  • April 1, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ49,P1162
  • April 1, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ12,P227
  • April 8, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/08/93 EFF: 01/01/94 CHAP.0035

Laws It Would Change

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