SB 390 (2008): establishing a suicide prevention council.

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SB 390 (2008)

establishing a suicide prevention council.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 265

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0405) was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0557), offered by Sen. Sgambati, was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 14, 2008 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 Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1185h). The committee's amendment (1185h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Estabrook. An enrolled bill amendment (1954) was adopted on May 21, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1954) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 18, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2008, making it Chapter 265 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • March 25, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 1, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 207
  • April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0405}{0557} — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1185h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1185} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 22, 2008: Hearing; January 22, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:45 a.m.; SC3
  • February 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0405} [02/14/08]; SC6, Pg.18
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Amendment {0405}, AA, VV
  • February 14, 2008: Sen. Sgambati Floor Amendment{0557}, AA, VV
  • February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0405}{0557}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 1, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/1/2008 9:00 AM LOB 207
  • April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 8, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1185h for April 16 CC (vote 18-1)
  • April 8, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1185h
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1185h Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1185h: MA VV
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Concur with House Amendment{1185}, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1954 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1954}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 18, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • June 30, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 06/26/08; Eff. Date 08/25/08, Chapter 0265

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