HB 171 (2009): establishing a commission to evaluate mental health courts and establish standards for the operation of mental health courts.

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HB 171 (2009)

establishing a commission to evaluate mental health courts and establish standards for the operation of mental health courts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 274

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–8. On March 4, 2009 the House adopted “Special Ordered to the Next Session Date in the Regular Calendar Order” on a voice vote. On March 11, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 212–147. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1752s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 27, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 27, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1752s (Rep Cote)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 29, 2009, making it Chapter 274 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2009, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 12, 2009, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, House: Special Ordered to the Next Session Date in the Regular Calendar Order — voice vote, passed
  • March 11, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 212, nays 147, passed
  • May 27, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1752s} — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1752s (Rep Cote) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 13, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/13/2009 2:30 PM LOB 208
  • February 12, 2009: Executive Session: 2/12/2009 2:30 PM LOB 208 (Orig 2:00 PM)
  • February 18, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 4 RC (vote 11-8)
  • February 18, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 4, 2009: Special Ordered to the Next Session Date in the Regular Calendar Order: MA VV
  • March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA RC 212-147
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 12, 2009: Hearing; May 12 , 2009, Room 103, State House, 02:30 p.m.; SC23
  • May 21, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1752s} [05/27/09]; SC25, Pg.8
  • May 27, 2009: Committee Amendment {1752s}, AA, VV
  • May 27, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1752s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 27, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 10, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1752s (Rep Cote): MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 29, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/29/2009; Effective 07/29/2009; Chapter 0274

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