SB 270 (2014): establishing a commission to study mental health implementation in New Hampshire

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SB 270 (2014)

establishing a commission to study mental health implementation in New Hampshire

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health, Education and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 253

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Health, Education and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0502s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0502s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2014. The committee held work sessions on April 10, 2014 and April 16, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1424h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-1424h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On May 7, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 15, 2014 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Stiles. On May 15, 2014 the House adopted “Rep. Chandler moved to accede to request for C of C” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 28, 2014 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The House adopted the conference report (1971c) on a voice vote. The Senate adopted the conference report (1971c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2012eba) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 25, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2014-2012e) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 23, 2014, making it Chapter 253 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2014, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health, Education and Human Services, LOB 103
  • April 3, 2014, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 10, 2014, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 16, 2014, 12:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 29, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 28, 2014, 10:45 AM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 19, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0502s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1424h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1424h; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, House: Rep. Chandler moved to accede to request for C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2014, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2014, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Health, Education and Human Services
  • January 28, 2014: Hearing: 1/28/14, Room 103, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC4
  • February 13, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0502s, NT, 2/19/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC7
  • February 19, 2014: Committee Amendment 0502s, NT, AA, VV
  • February 19, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0502s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 3, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/3/2014 10:30 AM LOB 205
  • April 8, 2014: =CANCELLED=Executive Session: 4/8/2014 2:00 PM LOB 205
  • April 10, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/10/2014 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 16, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/16/2014 12:45 PM LOB 205
  • April 29, 2014: Executive Session: 4/29/2014 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 1, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1424h (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • May 7, 2014: Amendment #2014-1424h AA VV
  • May 7, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1424h MA VV
  • May 15, 2014: Sen. Stiles Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment 1424h; Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Rep. Chandler moved to accede to request for C of C; MA VV (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 20, 2014: President Appoints: Senators Sanborn, Reagan, and Fuller Clark
  • May 21, 2014: Speaker Appoints: Reps. James MacKay, Sherman, Harding, Stephen Schmidt
  • May 28, 2014: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/28/2014, 10:45 a.m., Room 103, LOB
  • May 30, 2014: Conference Committee Report #2014-1971c; House Amendment + New Amendment, Filed
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report #1971c, Adopted VV
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report 1971c; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2012eba Adopted, VV (In recess of 6/4/2014)
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 6/4/2014)
  • June 16, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2014-2012e Adopted (6/4/14)
  • June 25, 2014: Enrolled (6/4/14)
  • July 23, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 07/22/14; Chapter 0253
  • July 23, 2014: I. Section 3 Effective 11/01/15
  • July 23, 2014: II. Remainder Effective 07/22/14

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