SB 6514: Relating to implementing a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention and behavioral health in higher education, with enhanced services to student veterans

The bill was sent to Ways and Means, then to Senate Rules, pulled in Rules and voted on by the Senate. It was then referred to the House Higher Education Committee. SB6514 had a public hearing in the House Higher Education committee on 2/22. Executive session scheduled on 2/21, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Higher Education. Exec. action taken in the House Committee on Higher Education on 2/23; passed with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations. Heard in Appropriations on 2/24. Exec. action taken on 2/26; majority passed with amendment(s) and referred to Rules. On 2/28, Rules relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended. Placed on third reading. Passed on third reading; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. The bill will go back to the Senate for concurrence or dispute. On 3/6, Senate concurred in House amendments. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. Once the bill is signed by the Speaker and Senate President it will be delivered to the Governor for action. (updated 3/8)