HB 740-FN (2008): relative to mental health services.

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HB 740-FN (2008)

relative to mental health services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 61

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2007 and March 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 27, 2007, September 11, 2007 and October 9, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 13, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2626h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2626h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 31, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1423) was adopted on April 17, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1423) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 2008, making it Chapter 61 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 14, 2007, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 15, 2007, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • June 27, 2007: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205 During Session Lunch Break
  • September 11, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • October 9, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • November 13, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 1, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2626h — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 6, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/6/2007 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 14, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/14/2007 8:30 AM LOB 205
  • March 15, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/15/07 11:30 AM LOB 205
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 20, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • June 27, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/27/07 LOB 205 During Session Lunch Break
  • August 14, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/14/07 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • September 11, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/11/07 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • October 9, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/9/2007 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • November 13, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/13/07 9:30 AM LOB 205
  • November 14, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2626h for Jan 2 (vote 20-0; CC); HC2 PG128
  • November 14, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2626h
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2626h Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2626h: MA VV
  • January 31, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 1, 2008: Hearing; April 1, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC12
  • April 1, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/08]; SC14
  • April 10, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 17, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1423}, Adopted
  • April 23, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1423 Adopted
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 05/21/2008; Chapter 0061

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