SB 445-FN (2000): relative to methadone maintenance treatment and the licensing of limited retail drug distributors.

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SB 445-FN (2000)

relative to methadone maintenance treatment and the licensing of limited retail drug distributors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 271

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3582). On March 9, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 9, 2000 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 9, 2000 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2000. The committee held work sessions on April 18, 2000, April 25, 2000, May 1, 2000 and May 3, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–2. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen. Squires Concur With House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (4760) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 12, 2000, making it Chapter 271 of the session laws. It took effect on June 12, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2000, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102
  • April 11, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 18, 2000, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 25, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB (Rep Sargent)
  • May 1, 2000, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • May 3, 2000, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • March 9, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2000, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Sen. Squires Concur With House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health and Human Services; SJ Convening Day, Pg.15
  • February 22, 2000: Hearing, 2/22/00, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC1, Pg.9
  • March 6, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{3582}; SC15, Pg.5
  • March 9, 2000: Ought to Pass with Amendment{3582}, AA, VV; Sen. Wheeler Floor Amendment{3711}[NewTitle], AA, VV
  • March 9, 2000: OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2000: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ22, p661
  • March 14, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 3/14/2000 due Early f
  • April 11, 2000: Hearing Apr 11 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • April 18, 2000: Subcom Work Session Apr 18 1:00 RM204,LOB
  • April 25, 2000: Subcom Work Session Apr 25 10:00 RM204,LOB (Rep Sargent)
  • May 1, 2000: Subcom Work Session May 1 9:00 RM204,LOB
  • May 3, 2000: Subcom Work Session May 3 1:00 RM204,LOB
  • May 3, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 18 (vote 13-2;Reg)
  • May 3, 2000: Prop Comm Am{4358}; HC40, p1278-1279
  • May 18, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ46, p1461-1463 + 1484
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Squires Concur With House Amendment{4358}; MA, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill Am {4760}[New Title], Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Am{4760}(New Title), Adopted; HJ48, p1548
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ48, p1548
  • June 12, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 6/12/2000 Eff: 6/12/2000 Chap: 0271

Laws It Would Change

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