SB 593-FN (1994): relative to the authority of advanced registered nurse practitioners to possess, compound, prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled and noncontrolled drugs to patients and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 593-FN (1994)

relative to the authority of advanced registered nurse practitioners to possess, compound, prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled and noncontrolled drugs to patients and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 333

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a division vote, then referred it on to the Senate Fin committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 22, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0. On April 21, 1994 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 1994. The committee held a work session on May 3, 1994. On May 11, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 1994, making it Chapter 333 of the session laws. It took effect on September 1, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Fraser (SD4) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)
  • Rep. Boucher (Rock 29)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 1994, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM102,LOB
  • April 6, 1994, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • April 26, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB
  • May 3, 1994, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB

Votes

  • February 10, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — division vote, passed
  • March 22, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 1994, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB INST/H&HS; SJ1,P11
  • January 12, 1994: HEARING JAN12 09:30 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB INST
  • February 9, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB10
  • February 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5043>; SC9,P10
  • February 10, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FIN DIV; SJ5,P104
  • March 17, 1994: 03/17/94 INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ45,P1464
  • March 21, 1994: APPROPS COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR22
  • March 21, 1994: PROP APPROPS COMM AM<5359>(NEW TITLE); SC17,P6-7
  • March 22, 1994: APPROPS COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ9,P230-231 + 254
  • March 24, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/24/94 DUE ON 04/14/94
  • March 24, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR30 01:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • April 6, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR06 01:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • April 13, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR21 (VOTE 15-0)
  • April 21, 1994: PASSED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN VV; HJ54,P1751
  • April 26, 1994: HEARING APR26 10:30 RM210,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • May 3, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY03 10:30 RM210,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • May 5, 1994: MAJ ED&A REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY11 (VOTE 12-1)
  • May 5, 1994: PROP ED&A AM<6354>; HC60,P1926-1928
  • May 11, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ64,P2055-2056 + 2064
  • May 12, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN J KING MA VV; SJ17,P465
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P599
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ75,P2227
  • June 8, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/08/94 EFF: 09/01/94* CHAP.0333

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