SB 100 (2001): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of creating a mental health court division.

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SB 100 (2001)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of creating a mental health court division.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 149

The Story

It was introduced on February 1, 2001 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 31, 2001 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 12, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1549) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 29, 2001, making it Chapter 149 of the session laws. It took effect on June 29, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2001, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103
  • April 24, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

The Docket

  • February 1, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • February 21, 2001: Hearing; February 21, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC6
  • March 28, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment (New Title), {0406}, [03/29/01], SC15, Pg.8-9
  • March 29, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0406}, ( New Title), AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 29, 2001: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ30, p674
  • April 3, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 4/3/2001
  • April 24, 2001: Hearing Apr 24 1:00 RM208,LOB
  • May 23, 2001: Maj Report OTP for May 31 (vote 11-2;CC)
  • May 31, 2001: Passed; HJ52, p1565 + 1595
  • June 12, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1549}, Adopted
  • June 12, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 13, 2001: Enrolled Am{1549}, AA VV; HJ55, p1665
  • June 13, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1760
  • June 29, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/29/2001 Eff- 6/29/2001 Chap- 0149
  • July 12, 2001: Study Committee Members Appointed by President: Senators Wheeler, Prescott, Roberge

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