HB 591 (2001): relative to certain prescription discount cards.

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HB 591 (2001)

relative to certain prescription discount cards.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 135

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2001. The committee held work sessions on March 19, 2001, April 2, 2001, April 9, 2001 and April 11, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 18, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 9, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 29, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1357). On May 31, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 7, 2001 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 29, 2001, making it Chapter 135 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2001, 2:45 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 19, 2001, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 2, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 9, 2001, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 11, 2001, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • May 29, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • May 31, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ18, p252
  • February 7, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/7/2001
  • February 20, 2001: Hearing Feb 20 2:45 RM302,LOB
  • March 15, 2001: ==CANCELLED==Subcom Work Session Mar 15 1:30 RM302,LOB (Rep L Fraser)
  • March 16, 2001: (Subcom: Reps L Fraser, M Clark and D Flanders)
  • March 19, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 19 9:00 RM302,LOB
  • April 2, 2001: Subcom Work Session Apr 2 11:00 RM302,LOB
  • April 9, 2001: Subcom Work Session Apr 9 11:30 RM302,LOB
  • April 11, 2001: Subcom Work Session Apr 11 9:45 RM302,LOB
  • April 11, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 18 (vote 11-2;CC)
  • April 11, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0865}; HC31, p821
  • April 18, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ39, p1077 + 1178
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • May 29, 2001: Hearing; May 29, 2001, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC23-A
  • May 30, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1357}, [05/31/01]; SC27, Pg.8-9
  • May 31, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1357}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 7, 2001: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Hunt MA VV; HJ54, p1612
  • June 12, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 13, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1760
  • June 29, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/29/2001 Eff: 1/1/2002 Chap: 0135

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