HB 1493 (2010): establishing a committee to study comprehensive mental health and substance use disorders parity.

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HB 1493 (2010)

establishing a committee to study comprehensive mental health and substance use disorders parity.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 323

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–5 to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0270h). On February 17, 2010 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar”. The committee's amendment (0270h) was adopted on a division vote 282–70 on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 236–116. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 27, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1644s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2010 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1644s (Rep Butler)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 20, 2010, making it Chapter 323 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2010, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 4, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 27, 2010, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 282, nays 70, passed
  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0270h (New Title) — yeas 236, nays 116, passed
  • May 5, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1644s — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1644s (Rep Butler) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 2, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/2/2010 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 4, 2010: Executive Session: 2/4/2010 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 5, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0270h (New Title) for Feb 17 RC (Vote 12-5)
  • February 5, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0270h (New Title)
  • February 17, 2010: Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar: MA Without Objection
  • March 3, 2010: Amendment #0270h (New Title) Adopted, DIV 282-70
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0270h (New Title): MA DIV 236-116
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 27, 2010: Hearing: April 27, 2010, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC16
  • April 28, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1644s, 5/5/10; SC18
  • May 5, 2010: Committee Amendment 1644s, AA, VV
  • May 5, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1644s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: House Concurs with Senate AM #1644s (Rep Butler): MA VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 20, 2010: Signed by the Governor 7/20/2010; Effective: 07/20/2010; Chapter 0323

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