SB 292-FN (2019): relative to implementation of the new mental health 10-year plan.

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SB 292-FN (2019)

relative to implementation of the new mental health 10-year plan.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
  • Chapter law: 248

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0837s). The committee's amendment (2019-0837s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2019 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 20, 2019 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2019. The committee held work sessions on April 16, 2019 and April 17, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1535h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1535h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 2, 2019 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on May 21, 2019. The committee met in executive session on May 29, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 22–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 5, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 13, 2019 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sherman. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 12, 2019, making it Chapter 248 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 2019.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2019, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 3, 2019, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 16, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 104
  • April 17, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 104
  • April 18, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 21, 2019, 11:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 29, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 14, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0837s — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1535h — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 12, 2019: Hearing: 02/12/2019, Room 101, LOB, 01:45 pm
  • March 14, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0837s , 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-0837s , AA, VV; 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0837s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/14/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 3, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/03/2019 02:00 pm LOB 205
  • April 16, 2019: Division I Subcommittee Work Session: 04/16/2019 10:00 am LOB 104
  • April 17, 2019: Division I Subcommittee Work Session: 04/17/2019 10:00 am LOB 104
  • April 18, 2019: Executive Session: 04/18/2019 10:00 am LOB 205
  • May 2, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1535h for 05/02/2019 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • May 2, 2019: Amendment #2019-1535h : AA VV 05/02/2019
  • May 2, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1535h: MA VV 05/02/2019
  • May 2, 2019: Referred to Finance 05/02/2019
  • May 21, 2019: Division III Work Session: 05/21/2019 11:00 am LOB 210-211
  • May 29, 2019: Executive Session: 05/29/2019 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • June 5, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 06/05/2019 (Vote 22-0; CC)
  • June 5, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 06/05/2019
  • June 13, 2019: Sen. Sherman Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • July 12, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 07/12/2019; Chapter 248; Effective 07/12/2019

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