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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5046

SB 5046: Mental health evaluations

Revising hearing procedures for defendants receiving mental health evaluations.

Summary

  • $ Establishes procedures for when a judge disagrees with a mental health professional's recommendation regarding a misdemeanor defendant's unconditional release.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5046), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1999
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 17, 1999
  4. Passed HouseApr 6, 1999
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 15, 1999
Prime sponsor
Jeanine Long (R-44)
Introduced
January 11, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
April 15, 1999
Session law
Chapter 11, Laws of 1999
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5046, SSB 5046

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeanine Long (R-44)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Jim Hargrove D-24Jeralita "Jeri" Costa D-38

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 17, 1999
Version voted on: SSB 5046
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican22000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage

April 6, 1999
Version voted on: SSB 5046
92 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat45004
Republican47002
How each member voted

Yea (92)

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History

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SB 5046 in other sessions

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