HB 295 (2009): relative to mental health treatment for members of the armed forces and veterans convicted of crimes.

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HB 295 (2009)

relative to mental health treatment for members of the armed forces and veterans convicted of crimes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 183

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 4, 2009 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 2, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 8, 2009 the House voted to pass it 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 26, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 3, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. 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 13, 2009, making it Chapter 183 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2009, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203
  • February 12, 2009, 2:00 PM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203
  • March 31, 2009, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 2, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 26, 2009, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 8, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • February 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/5/2009 2:00 PM LOB 203
  • February 12, 2009: Executive Session: 2/12/2009 2:00 PM LOB 203
  • February 17, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 4 CC (vote 18-0)
  • March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 4, 2009: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 24, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 3/24/2009 11:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 31, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/31/2009 10:45 AM LOB 204
  • April 2, 2009: Executive Session: 4/2/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 2, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 8 CC (vote 19-0)
  • April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 26, 2009: Hearing; === Time Change === May 26, 2009, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC25
  • May 27, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/03/09]; SC26
  • June 3, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special-Order HB 295 to the front of the Calendar
  • June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 3, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/13/2009; Effective 01/01/2010; Chapter 0183

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