HB 433 (1997): relative to discharge from New Hampshire hospital.
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HB 433 (1997)
relative to discharge from New Hampshire hospital.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
- Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
- Chapter law: 316
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 22, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 1997, making it Chapter 316 of the session laws. It took effect on August 20, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. R. Foster (Carr 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Haettenschwiller (Hills 29)
- Sen. Russman (SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB
Votes
- May 22, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ17,P255
- January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 20, 1997: HEARING FEB20 09:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
- February 25, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
- March 5, 1997: PASSED; HJ33,P772 + 811
- March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST/H&HS; SJ8,P158
- April 17, 1997: HEAIRNG APR22 03:30 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: PUB INST
- May 19, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY20 (VOTE 7-0)
- May 22, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ20,P404 + 409
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2122
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P621
- June 21, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/21/97 EFF: 08/20/97 CHAP.0316