SB 21 (1995): relative to extending involuntary admissions and guardianships.
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SB 21 (1995)
relative to extending involuntary admissions and guardianships.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 212
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 15, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 16, 1995 and was referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 23, 1995 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2815) was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 1995, making it Chapter 212 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1996.
Sponsors
- Sen. J. King (SD18) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 1995, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
- April 13, 1995, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
Votes
- March 15, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 23, 1995, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ2,P23
- January 25, 1995: HEARING JAN25 10:50 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 14, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR14
- March 14, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1759>; SC20,P25-26
- March 15, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ9,P141 + 160
- March 16, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ44,P1324
- March 22, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/22/95 DUE ON 05/03/95
- April 13, 1995: HEARING APR13 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY & F L
- April 25, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY02 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
- April 25, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2277>; HC58,P1614
- May 2, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ63,P1755 + 1781
- May 23, 1995: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ22,P444
- May 31, 1995: ENROLLED AM<2815>, AA VV; SJ23,P493
- May 31, 1995: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ74,P2014
- June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P530
- June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2040
- June 12, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/12/95 EFF: 01/01/96 CHAP.0212