HB 578-FN (2021): relative to standards for mental health courts.
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HB 578-FN (2021)
relative to standards for mental health courts.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–10. The report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gerri Cannon (D - Straf 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Paul Berch (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. Mary Beth Walz (D - Merr 23)
- Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 11)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 23, 2021, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary
- March 10, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary
The Docket
- January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Judiciary
- February 23, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/23/2021 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/91815905671 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
- March 2, 2021: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 03/02/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95501229688
- March 10, 2021: Executive Session: 03/10/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95164452682
- March 22, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 11-10; RC)
- March 22, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass