HB 1159 (2002): relative to substituting generic drugs for legend and non-legend drugs.

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HB 1159 (2002)

relative to substituting generic drugs for legend and non-legend drugs.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2001-2002
House committee: Commerce
Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 123

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2002. The committee held work sessions on February 7, 2002, February 12, 2002 and February 15, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–5. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 8, 2002, making it Chapter 123 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2003.

Hearings and Sessions

January 22, 2002, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
February 7, 2002, 1:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
February 12, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
February 15, 2002, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
April 9, 2002, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

March 6, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ78, p1992
December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
January 22, 2002: Hearing Jan 22 1:15 RM302,LOB
February 7, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 7 1:45 RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
February 12, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 12 10:00 RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
February 15, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 15 11:30 RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
February 19, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (vote 10-5;Reg)
February 19, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2591}(New Title); HC17, p648
March 6, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ25, p976 + 1036
March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
April 9, 2002: Hearing: April 9, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC22
April 9, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/11/02]; SC24A
April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
April 16, 2002: Sen. Prescott Served Notice of Reconsideration
April 25, 2002: Enrolled
May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1478
May 8, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/8/2002 Eff: 1/1/2003 Chap: 0123

Laws It Would Change

RSA 318