SB 239-FN (2024): relative to the use of harm reduction services to treat alcohol and other substance misuse.

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SB 239-FN (2024)

relative to the use of harm reduction services to treat alcohol and other substance misuse.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0867s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0867s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 30, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 6, 2023 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2023. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2023, May 3, 2023 and May 10, 2023. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. A floor amendment (2023-1754h) was adopted on a division vote 249–127 on May 18, 2023, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2023-1861h), offered by Reps. Nagel and Kofalt, was adopted on a division vote 359–18 on May 18, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 18, 2023 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on May 23, 2023. The committee met in executive session on June 1, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 27, 2023 and October 3, 2023. The committee met in executive session on November 14, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–12. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 3, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a division vote 186–185. The committee met in executive session on October 23, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 9 to 8.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2023, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 19, 2023, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 201-203
  • April 26, 2023, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • May 3, 2023, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 201-203
  • May 10, 2023, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • May 23, 2023, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • June 1, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • June 27, 2023, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • October 3, 2023, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • November 14, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • October 23, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 16, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0867s — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 249, nays 127, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 359, nays 18, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1754h 2023-1861h — voice vote, passed
  • January 3, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 186, nays 185, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 16, 2023: Hearing: 02/16/2023, Room 101, LOB, 09:15 am
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0867s , 03/16/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0867s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0867s , AA, VV; 03/16/2023
  • March 30, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/30/2023
  • March 30, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/30/2023
  • April 6, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 04/06/2023 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 19, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/19/2023 09:30 am LOB 201-203
  • April 26, 2023: Executive Session: 04/26/2023 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  • May 3, 2023: Executive Session: 05/03/2023 09:30 am LOB 201-203
  • May 10, 2023: Executive Session: 05/10/2023 11:00 am LOB 205-207
  • May 10, 2023: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 05/10/2023 (Vote ; RC)
  • May 18, 2023: Amendment #2023-1754h : AA DV 249-127 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: FLAM #2023-1861h (Reps. Nagel, Kofalt): AA DV 359-18 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1754h 2023-1861h: MA VV 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Referred to Finance 05/18/2023
  • May 23, 2023: Division Work Session: 05/23/2023 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • June 1, 2023: Executive Session: 06/01/2023 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • June 1, 2023: Retained in Committee
  • June 27, 2023: Division Work Session: 06/27/2023 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • October 3, 2023: Division III Work Session: 10/03/2023 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • November 14, 2023: Executive Session: 11/14/2023 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • November 17, 2023: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 11/17/2023 (Vote 13-12; RC)
  • November 17, 2023: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • January 3, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA DV 186-185 01/03/2024
  • October 23, 2024: Executive Session: 10/23/2024 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 9-8)

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