Alaska 33rd Legislature (2023-2024) Status: Died

HCR 15 — Designating May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month; and designating May 5 - 11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week.

Last action — (H) PERMANENTLY FILED 9/10 LEGIS RESOLVE 25

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    To Executive
  6. Died in session

This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HCR 15 now designates May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month and specifically identifies May 5-11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. This recognition is important because it highlights the need for awareness around mental health issues and encourages conversations on conditions that affect many individuals, including youth. By designating these specific times for awareness, the legislature aims to promote understanding and potentially improve support and resources for those affected.

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33-LS1494\A HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
S T A T E O F A L A S K A THE LEGISLATURE Legislative Source Resolve No.
15 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Introduced:
HCR 15 25 Designating May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month;
3/13/24 Referred:
Health and Social Services A RESOLUTION Designating May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
_______________ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
WHEREAS one in five adults in the United States experiences a mental illness each year, and it is estimated that over 108,000 adults in the state have a mental health condition such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and a growing number of other debilitating behavioral health conditions;
WHEREAS one in five adults in the United States experiences a mental illness each year, and it is estimated that over 108,000 adults in the state have a mental health condition, such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and a growing number of other debilitating behavioral health conditions;
and WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the peak age of onset of a mental health disorder is adolescence and early adulthood, with half of all mental health conditions beginning by age 14, and 75 percent by age 24;
and WHEREAS, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the peak age of onset of a mental health disorder is adolescence and early adulthood, with half of all mental health conditions beginning by age 14, and 75 percent by age 24;
and HCR015a -1- HCR 15 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS1494\A WHEREAS more than half of the individuals in the United States with mental health conditions did not receive treatment last year;
and -1- Enrolled HCR 15 WHEREAS more than half of the individuals in the United States with mental health conditions did not receive treatment last year;
and WHEREAS it is more important than ever to build a stronger mental health system that provides the care, support, and services needed toople build better lives;
and WHEREAS it is more important than ever to build a stronger mental health system that provides the care, support, and services needed to help people build better lives;
and WHEREAS the state of an individual's mental health affects the individual's ability to navigate the environment and societal relationships, adapt to changing situations, and develop HCR 15 -2- HCR015a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS1494\A healthy coping strategies;
and WHEREAS the state of an individual's mental health affects the individual's ability to navigate the environment and societal relationships, adapt to changing situations, and develop Enrolled HCR 15 -2- healthy coping strategies;
HCR015a -3- HCR 15 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
-3- Enrolled HCR 15
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Action History

  1. (H) PERMANENTLY FILED 9/10 LEGIS RESOLVE 25

  2. (H) MANIFEST ERROR(S)

  3. (H) 9:50 A.M. 7/25/24 Transmitted to Governor

  4. (S) VERSION: HCR 15

  5. (S) RETURN TO (H), TRANSMIT TO GOV NEXT

  6. (S) PASSED Y19 N- E1

  7. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

  8. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/1/2024

  9. (S) FN1: ZERO(H.HSS)

  10. (S) DP: WILSON, GIESSEL, DUNBAR, TOBIN

  11. (S) HSS RPT 4DP

  12. (S) Minutes (SHSS)

  13. (S) Moved HCR 15 Out of Committee

  14. (S) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:30 PM BUTROVICH 205

  15. (S) Minutes (SHSS)

  16. (S) Heard & Held

  17. (S) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:30 PM BUTROVICH 205

  18. (S) HSS

  19. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  20. (H) VERSION: HCR 15

  21. (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)

  22. (H) PASSED Y38 N1 A1

  23. (H) AM NO 1 OFFERED AND WITHDRAWN

  24. (H) READ THE SECOND TIME

  25. (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 4/3/2024

  26. (H) FN1: ZERO(H.HSS)

  27. (H) DP: FIELDS, SUMNER, RUFFRIDGE, MCCORMICK, SADDLER, MINA, PRAX

  28. (H) HSS RPT 7DP

  29. (H) Minutes (HHSS)

  30. (H) Moved HCR 15 Out of Committee

  31. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM DAVIS 106

  32. (H) HSS

  33. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • House Health & Social Services · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

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  • House Health & Social Services

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Who sponsors HCR 15?
HCR 15 is sponsored by House Health & Social Services.
What is the current status of HCR 15?
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