HB 425 (1997): relative to the regulation of pharmacists.
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HB 425 (1997)
relative to the regulation of pharmacists.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
- Chapter law: 149
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 18, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 26, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (0003) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 149 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dyer (Hills 8) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 1997, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
- February 18, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM202,LOB :EXEC DEPTS
- March 24, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
Votes
- April 3, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ17,P254
- January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 6, 1997: HEARING FEB06 01:15 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
- February 18, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB18 9:30 RM202,LOB :EXEC DEPTS
- February 18, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB26 (VOTE 20-0;CC)
- February 26, 1997: PASSED; HJ29,P584 + 601
- March 6, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ7,P114
- March 24, 1997: HEARING MAR24 11:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
- March 31, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR03 (VOTE 6-0)
- April 3, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ11,P218 + 232
- May 15, 1997: ENROLLED AM<0003E>, AA VV; SJ18,P333-334
- May 20, 1997: ENROLLED AM<0003>, AA VV; HJ66,P1895
- May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2036
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P492
- June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 07/01/97 CHAP.0149