BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5670

SB 5670: Children's mental health

Changing provisions relating to children's mental health.

Summary

  • Legislative intent regarding the community mental health program is expanded to promote the early identification of mentally ill children and ensure that they receive mental health care and treatment which is appropriate to their developmental level. Children's mental health care should improve home, school and community functioning and maintain children in a safe and nurturing home environment.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5670), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedFeb 14, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 18, 1991
  4. Passed HouseApr 19, 1991
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawMay 20, 1991
Prime sponsor
Janice Niemi (D-43)
Introduced
February 14, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
May 20, 1991
Session law
Chapter 306, Laws of 1991
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5670, SSB 5670

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Janice Niemi (D-43)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 18, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5670
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican25000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 19, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5670
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 27, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5670
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican24001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 28, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5670
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

Senate · Final Passage

April 28, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5670
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican24001
How each member voted

History

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SB 5670 in other sessions

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