HB 214 (2009): establishing a committee to study health care services in correctional facilities and the issue of access to inmates by medical care, mental health care, and substance abuse treatment providers.

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HB 214 (2009)

establishing a committee to study health care services in correctional facilities and the issue of access to inmates by medical care, mental health care, and substance abuse treatment providers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 153

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held public hearings on January 21, 2009 and February 3, 2009. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 2009 and February 19, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0299h). The committee's amendment (0299h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 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 (1756s) 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 3, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1756s (Rep Shurtleff)” 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 8, 2009, making it Chapter 153 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 3, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 11, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 19, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 5, 2009, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0299h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1756s} — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1756s (Rep Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/3/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 11, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/11/2009 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 19, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2009 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2009: Executive Session: 3/5/2009 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • March 6, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0299h (NT) for Mar 24 CC (vote 18-0)
  • March 6, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0299h (New Title)
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0299h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0299h (New Title): MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 12, 2009: Hearing; May 12 , 2009, Room 103, State House, 03:15 p.m.; SC23
  • May 21, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1756s} [05/27/09]; SC25, Pg.8
  • May 27, 2009: Committee Amendment {1756s}, AA, VV
  • May 27, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1756s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 27, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 3, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1756s (Rep Shurtleff): MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/08/2009; Chapter 0153
  • July 9, 2009: I. Section 6 Effective 11/02/2012
  • July 9, 2009: II. Remainder Effective 07/08/2009

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