HB 1602-FN (2010): relative to the secure psychiatric unit.

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HB 1602-FN (2010)

relative to the secure psychiatric unit.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 96

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0427h). The committee's amendment (0427h) was adopted on a division vote 269–63 on February 10, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On February 10, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 275–70. On February 10, 2010 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2010. The committee met in executive session on March 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 24, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 25, 2010, making it Chapter 96 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 27, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 2, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 16, 2010, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 6, 2010, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 10, 2010, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 269, nays 63, passed
  • February 10, 2010, House: OTP/AM 0427H — yeas 275, nays 70, passed
  • March 24, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 20, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/20/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • January 27, 2010: Executive Session: 1/27/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 3, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0427h for Feb 10 RC (vote 15-3)
  • February 3, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0427h
  • February 10, 2010: Amendment #0427h Adopted, DIV 269-63
  • February 10, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0427h: MA RC 275-70
  • February 10, 2010: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 2, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/2/2010 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 16, 2010: Executive Session: 3/16/2010 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • March 17, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 24 (Vote 15-2; CC)
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 6, 2010: Hearing: April 6, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 2:30 p.m.; SC14
  • April 7, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/14/10; SC15
  • April 14, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 14, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 21, 2010: Enrolled
  • April 28, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2010: Signed by the Governor 05/25/2010; Effective 05/25/2010; Chapter 0096

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