SCR 5 (2000): urging the New England states and New York to consider cooperative strategies to address the challenge of the high cost of prescription medicines.

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SCR 5 (2000)

urging the New England states and New York to consider cooperative strategies to address the challenge of the high cost of prescription medicines.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on March 23, 2000 and referred to the Senate Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 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. It crossed to the House on April 20, 2000 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 17, 2000 the House voted to pass it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 12, 2000, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Interstate Cooperation, LOB 103
  • May 9, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB

Votes

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

The Docket

  • March 23, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Interstate Cooperation; (See Perm. Journal)
  • April 12, 2000: Hearing April 12, Room 103, LOB, 2:45 p.m.; SC20, 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: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ39, p1200
  • April 24, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 4/24/2000
  • May 9, 2000: Hearing May 9 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • May 9, 2000: Maj Report OTP for May 17 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • May 17, 2000: Adopted; Reps Chandler & Burling Susp Rules for 3rd reading, MA 2/3VV; HJ45, p1389 + 1395

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