HB 228 (2001): relative to dealing in and possessing prescription drugs by podiatrists.

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HB 228 (2001)

relative to dealing in and possessing prescription drugs by podiatrists.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 15

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 18–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 19, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 2001, making it Chapter 15 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • April 4, 2001, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ15, p174
  • January 17, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/17/2001
  • January 23, 2001: Hearing Jan 23 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • January 24, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Feb 8 (vote 18-1;CC)
  • February 8, 2001: Passed; HJ18, p256 + 261
  • February 22, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • April 4, 2001: Hearing; April 4, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC14
  • April 11, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, 04/12/01; SC17
  • April 12, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 19, 2001: Enrolled
  • April 19, 2001: Enrolled; HJ41, p1203
  • April 24, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 4/24/2001 Eff: 1/1/2002 Chap: 0015

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