HB 1680-FN (2006): requiring law enforcement and corrections officers to complete training in appropriate techniques for dealing with persons with mental health conditions.
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HB 1680-FN (2006)
requiring law enforcement and corrections officers to complete training in appropriate techniques for dealing with persons with mental health conditions.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 5, 2006. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 8, 2006 and August 29, 2006. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS”, by a vote of 16 to 1.
Sponsors
- Rep. Harriet Cady (R - Rock 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Elbert Bicknell (R - Rock 1)
- Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 11)
- Rep. Dudley Dumaine (R - Rock 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 5, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM 204 LOB
- June 8, 2006, 2:00 PM: work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204/LOB
- August 29, 2006, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
Votes
- February 1, 2006, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
- January 5, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 5 10:00 RM 204 LOB
- January 18, 2006: Comm Rprt: Interim Study for Feb 1 (vote 16-1;CC)
- February 1, 2006: Interim Study, MA, VV
- May 25, 2006: Ref to Criminal Justice & Public Safety for Interim Study
- May 25, 2006: (Int Study Sub Comm; Reps. Ulery, Hammond, Oliver & Berube)
- June 8, 2006: Interim Study Work Session June 8 2:00 RM204/LOB
- August 29, 2006: Interim Study Subcom Work Session Aug 29 1:00 RM204,LOB
- October 25, 2006: Interim Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS (Vote 16-1)