HB 427 (2000): relative to the laws requiring a prescription to possess hypodermic needles and modifying the drug paraphernalia laws applying to syringes.

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HB 427 (2000)

relative to the laws requiring a prescription to possess hypodermic needles and modifying the drug paraphernalia laws applying to syringes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 176

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 10, 1999 and March 24, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 15–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 1999 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held work sessions on September 8, 1999, September 22, 1999 and September 29, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–2. On January 6, 2000 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 13, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 20, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (4260) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. On May 3, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 4, 2000 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 26, 2000, making it Chapter 176 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1999, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • March 10, 1999, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • March 24, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • September 8, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm202,LOB
  • September 22, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM205,LOB
  • September 29, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM202,LOB
  • April 11, 2000, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102

Votes

  • January 6, 2000, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ18, p269
  • February 2, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/2/1999 due on
  • March 2, 1999: Hearing Mar 2 3:00 Rm204,LOB
  • March 10, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 10 9:45 Rm204,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 24 9:00 Rm204,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Maj Report RE-REF for Mar 30 (vote 15-1;CC)
  • March 30, 1999: Re-Referred to Crim Just & PSfty committee; HJ36, p749
  • August 5, 1999: Re-Ref Organizational mtg Aug 25 1:00 Rm204,LOB
  • August 5, 1999: (Re-Ref Subcom: Reps Sargent, Flora, MacDonald, McCarthy, O'Keefe & Robertson)
  • September 8, 1999: Re-Ref Subcom work session Sep 8 10:00 Rm202,LOB
  • September 22, 1999: Re-Ref Subcom work session Sep 22 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • September 29, 1999: Subcom work session Sept 29 10:00 RM202,LOB
  • January 6, 2000: RE-REF Maj Report OTP for 1/6/2000 (vote 11-2; Reg)
  • January 6, 2000: Passed VV; HJ6, p167 + 187
  • January 13, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • April 11, 2000: Hearing April 11, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC13, Pg.4
  • April 20, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass, 4/20/2000; SC24
  • April 20, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 20, 2000: Enrolled Am{4260}, Adopted; HJ39, p1202-1203
  • April 27, 2000: Enrolled Bill Am {4260}, Adopted
  • May 3, 2000: Additional Enrolled Am{4386}, Adopted
  • May 4, 2000: Additional Enrolled Am{4386}, Adopted; HJ45, p1360
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled; HJ46, p1487
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled Bill
  • May 26, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 5/26/2000 Eff: 1/1/2001 Chap: 0176

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 470 (1997): implementing recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to the laws requiring a prescription to possess hypodermic needles and modifying the drug paraphernalia laws applying to syringes.
  • HB 282 (1995): implementing recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to the laws requiring a prescription to possess hypodermic needles and modifying the drug paraphernalia laws applying to syringes.
  • HB 1350 (1992): revising the laws that require a prescription to purchase a hypodermic needle.

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