SB 529 (2008): changing certain references in the mental health laws.

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SB 529 (2008)

changing certain references in the mental health laws.

  • 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: 52

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2008 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0806) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 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 on March 19, 2008 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2008.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • April 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0806} — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 4, 2008: Hearing; March 4, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:15 a.m
  • March 4, 2008: Hearing; March 4, 2008, Room 103, State House, 10:15 a.m. ; SC8
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0806} [03/13/08]; SC10, Pg.21
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0806}, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0806}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 8, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 16 CC (vote 17-0)
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 24, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/12/08; Eff. Date Sec. 10, 07/01/08 at 12:01 a.m
  • May 14, 2008: Remainder Shall Take Effect 07/11/08, Chapter 0052

Laws It Would Change

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