HB 1496 (1996): permitting an authorized agent of a veterinarian to dispense noncontrolled prescription drugs.
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HB 1496 (1996)
permitting an authorized agent of a veterinarian to dispense noncontrolled prescription drugs.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 56
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 2, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 18, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 1996, making it Chapter 56 of the session laws. It took effect on June 23, 1996.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gage (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Hill (Graf 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
- March 27, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB
Votes
- April 2, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENV & AGRIC; HJ4,P137
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
- January 30, 1996: HEARING JAN30 10:00 RM303,LOB FOR: ENV&AGR
- February 13, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB21 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- February 21, 1996: PASSED; HJ30,P1082 + 1115
- February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ9,P116
- March 27, 1996: HEARING MAR27 01:00 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
- April 1, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR02 (VOTE 6-0)
- April 2, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ14,P233 + 247
- April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ19,P328
- April 18, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ56,P1836
- April 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/96 EFF: 06/23/96 CHAP.0056