SENATE HUMAN SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
ROOM 416, STATE CAPITOL BUILDING
Members Present: Sen. John W, “Bill” Hickman, Chairman
Sen. D. Edgar Allen
Sen. Gene Davis Sen. Terry Spencer
Sen. Bill Wright
Members Absent: Sen. Steven Poulton
Staff Present: Mark D. Andrews, Research Analyst
Jeanne Wride, Committee Secretary
Public Speakers Present: Richard Mecham, KSL Radio & TV; Michael Gall, citizen; Spencer McDonald, citizen.
Visitor List on File:
Sen. Eastman chaired the meeting, which was called to order at 9:16 a.m.
1. S. B. 76 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN PRESENCE OF CHILD AMENDMENTS (Sen. D. Steele)
Sen. Steele presented the bill to the committee.
MOTION: Sen. Spencer moved to pass S.B. 76 out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen.Allen absent for the vote.
MOTION: Sen. Davis moved to accept the minutes of January 24, 2002.
The motion passed unanimously.
2. S.B. 77` TASK FORCE ON INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT OF THE MENTALLY ILL (Sen. L. Blackham)
Sen. Blackham presented the bill to the committee.
Richard Mecham, President KSL Radio and TV; Michael Gall, citizen; Spencer McDonald, citizen, spoke to the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Davis moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Page 2, Line 34: After “commitment;” delete “and”
2. Page 2, Line 36: After “processes” insert “; and
(d) the need for community based mental health services”
The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Sen. Davis moved to pass S. B. 77, as amended, out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously.
3. H.B. 204 RESPONSIBILITY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REPRESENT DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (By Rep. M. Throckmorton)
There was no action taken.
MOTION: Sen. Davis moved to adjourn.
The motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Eastman adjourned the meeting at 9:34 a.m
Minutes recorded by Jeanne Wride, Secretary
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Sen. Dan R. Eastman