HB 1655-FN (2010): relative to persons with mental illness and the corrections system.
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HB 1655-FN (2010)
relative to persons with mental illness and the corrections system.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 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 11–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 180–100. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 21, 2010 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 22) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 2)
- Rep. Peter Batula (R - Hills 19)
- Rep. Gene Charron (R - Rock 7)
- Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2010, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- April 6, 2010, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- March 11, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 180, nays 100, passed
- April 21, 2010, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 28, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/28/2010 11:00 AM LOB 208
- February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208 (Continued 2/18/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208 If Necessary)
- February 18, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 10 (Vote 11-5; RC)
- February 18, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Mar 11 Calendar, Without Objection
- March 11, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA RC 180-100
- March 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 6, 2010: Hearing: April 6, 2010, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC13
- April 15, 2010: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study 4/21/10; SC16
- April 21, 2010: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV