HB 268 (1995): establishing a committee to study the issue of the elderly and the cost of prescription drugs.

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HB 268 (1995)

establishing a committee to study the issue of the elderly and the cost of prescription drugs.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1995. The committee held a work session on January 31, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 15–2. On February 15, 1995 the House adopted “Special Order to 02/16/1995” on a voice vote. On February 16, 1995 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 216–113.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hilliard (Straf 14) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Toomey (Hills 30)
  • Rep. Wollner (Ches 17)
  • Rep. Melcher (Hills 11)
  • Rep. Buckley (Hills 44)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1995, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • January 31, 1995, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 1995, House: Special Order to 02/16/1995 — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ11,P148
  • January 5, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/10/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 24, 1995: HEARING JAN24 10:15 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • January 31, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN31 11:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • February 8, 1995: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB15 (VOTE 15-2)
  • February 15, 1995: SPECIAL ORDER TO FEB16, REP WOLLNER MA VV; HJ25,P555
  • February 16, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED RC(216-113); HJ26,P560-562

Related Bills

  • HB 1192 (1994): establishing a committee to study the issue of the elderly and the cost of prescription drugs.

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