SB 534-FN (2016): to implement a system of care for children's behavioral health.
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SB 534-FN (2016)
to implement a system of care for children's behavioral health.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
- Chapter law: 203
The Story
It was introduced on January 21, 2016 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 3, 2016 the Senate adopted “Special Order SB 534 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection”. On March 3, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on March 29, 2016 and April 5, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 197–99. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2016, making it Chapter 203 of the session laws. It took effect on June 6, 2016.
Sponsors
- Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21)
- Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10)
- Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13)
- Sen. Gerald Little (R - SD8)
- Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
- Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9)
- Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 10)
- Rep. Cindy Rosenwald (D - Hills 30)
- Rep. Frank Kotowski (R - Merr 24)
- Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2016, 4:15 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
- March 29, 2016, 3:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- April 5, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- April 19, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- March 3, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 197, nays 99, passed
The Docket
- January 21, 2016: Introduced 01/21/2016 and Referred to Health and Human Services
- February 11, 2016: Hearing: 02/11/2016, Room 100, SH, 04:15 pm; SC5
- March 3, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/03/2016; SC7
- March 3, 2016: Special Order SB 534 to after the Committee on Education, Without Objection, MA
- March 3, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/03/2016
- March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- March 29, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/29/2016 03:15 PM LOB 205
- April 5, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/05/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
- April 19, 2016: Executive Session: 04/19/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
- May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 18-0; RC)
- May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA RC 197-99 05/11/2016
- May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
- May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
- June 6, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/06/2016; Chapter 0203; Effective 06/06/2016