HB 1174 (1998): establishing a committee to study the state substance abuse treatment delivery system.

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HB 1174 (1998)

establishing a committee to study the state substance abuse treatment delivery system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 247

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 1998. The committee voted 5–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 7, 1998 the Senate adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The committee voted 5–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On June 4, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 10, 1998 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 18, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 1998, making it Chapter 247 of the session laws. It took effect on August 24, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. O'Keefe (Rock 21) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Donovan (Sull 11)
  • Rep. Case (Rock 2)
  • Rep. Amidon (Hills 9)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1998, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • April 7, 1998, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM105A,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • May 7, 1998, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 1998, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ3,P98
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/03/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 20, 1998: HEARING JAN20 1:15 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • February 3, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB12 (VOTE 15-1;CC)
  • February 3, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0301>(NEW TITLE); HC11,P502-503
  • February 12, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ15,P723-724 + 769
  • February 12, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST/H&HS; SJ3,P92
  • April 7, 1998: HEARING APR07 2:15 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: PUB INST
  • May 4, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP MAY07 (VOTE 5-2)
  • May 7, 1998: RECOMMITTED TO PUBLIC INST/H&HS, SEN D WHEELER MA VV; SJ14,P335
  • June 1, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP/AM JUN04 (VOTE 5-2)
  • June 1, 1998: PROP COMM AM<1956>(NEW TITLE); SC38,P24
  • June 4, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ18,P510 + 526
  • June 10, 1998: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP EMERTON MA 2/3VV; HJ57,P2156
  • June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ60,P2230
  • June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ20,P631
  • June 25, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/25/98 EFF: 08/24/98 CHAP.0247

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