HB 499 (2013): establishing a commission to study funding mechanisms for increasing the number of mental health beds statewide.
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HB 499 (2013)
establishing a commission to study funding mechanisms for increasing the number of mental health beds statewide.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kenneth Gidge (D - Hills 33) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 19, 2013, 3:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- February 21, 2013, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- March 13, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- February 19, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/19/2013 3:15 PM LOB 205
- February 21, 2013: Executive Session: 2/21/2013 1:30 PM LOB 205
- February 21, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 13 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV