HB 164 (2007): prohibiting school personnel from recommending the use of psychotropic medications for any child.
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HB 164 (2007)
prohibiting school personnel from recommending the use of psychotropic medications for any child.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 14, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0628h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Karen Hutchinson (R - Rock 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Phyllis Katsakiores (R - Rock 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
- March 14, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
- March 14, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
- April 17, 2007, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103
Votes
- March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
- May 24, 2007, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Education
- January 30, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/30/2007 1:00 PM LOB 207
- March 14, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/14/2007 9:00 AM LOB 207
- March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 10:00 AM LOB 207
- March 14, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0628h}NT for March 21 (vote 19-1; CC)
- March 14, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0628h (New Title)
- March 21, 2007: Amendment {0628h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
- March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
- March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Education
- April 17, 2007: Hearing; April 17, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC16
- May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/24/07]; SC21
- May 24, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV