2018 House Bill 6252

Create suicide prevention commission

Introduced in the House

June 12, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Jim Runestad (R-44)

To create a government suicide prevention commission comprised of 19 individuals representing specified professions and interests to study the issue and make recommendations.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 4, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Among other changes the substitute increases the proposed commission from 19 to 25 members representing specified interests.

Dec. 12, 2018

Passed in the House 104 to 5 (details)

To create a government suicide prevention commission comprised of 25 individuals representing specified professions and interests to study the issue and make recommendations.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 19, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.