SB 435-FN (2002): requiring the supreme court to establish a mental health court pilot program in the Keene District Court.

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SB 435-FN (2002)

requiring the supreme court to establish a mental health court pilot program in the Keene District Court.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 72

The Story

It was introduced on February 14, 2002 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2904). On March 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 4, 2002 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2002 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 1, 2002, making it Chapter 72 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2002, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • March 27, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM208,LOB
  • April 9, 2002, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Emerton>
  • April 11, 2002, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Emerton>

Votes

  • March 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 14, 2002: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec.; For Introduction, Referring, Hearing, and Committee Report
  • February 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • March 6, 2002: Hearing; March 6, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC12A
  • March 7, 2002: 3/07/2002 Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ28, p1098
  • March 12, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {2904},(New Title), [03/14/02]; SC16A, Pg.9-10
  • March 14, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {2904},(New Title), AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 20, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 3/20/2002 Report due EARLY <f>
  • March 27, 2002: Hearing Mar 27 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • March 27, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Apr 4 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • April 4, 2002: Passed and ref to Finance; HJ32, p1254
  • April 9, 2002: Fin Div III Subcom Work and Exec Session Apr 9 1:00 RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Emerton>
  • April 11, 2002: Continued Fin Div III Subcom Work and Exec Session Apr 11 9:30 RMs210-211,LOB <Rep Emerton>
  • April 11, 2002: Fin Maj Report OTP for Apr 17 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • April 17, 2002: Passed; HJ34, p1318 + 1387
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1464
  • May 1, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/1/2002 Eff- 1/1/2003* Chap- 0072
  • May 1, 2002: *Multiple Eff dates, Sec. 4 Eff- 1/1/2005

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