HB 1218 (2002): relative to the regulation of pharmacists and prescription drug orders, relative to the use of non-original containers to organize prescription and nonprescription drugs, and relative to the management of certain plan benefits under Medicaid by the department of health and human services.

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@misc{bill-2002-hb1218, title = {HB 1218 (2002): relative to the regulation of pharmacists and prescription drug orders, relative to the use of non-original containers to organize prescription and nonprescription drugs, and relative to the management of certain plan benefits under Medicaid by the department of health and human services.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/2002/hb1218}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }

HB 1218 (2002)

relative to the regulation of pharmacists and prescription drug orders, relative to the use of non-original containers to organize prescription and nonprescription drugs, and relative to the management of certain plan benefits under Medicaid by the department of health and human services.

  • Status: Became law unsigned
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 281

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2002. The committee held a work session on February 20, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3389). On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Hollingworth Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3615), offered by Sen. Francoeur, was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. It became law without the governor's signature on May 23, 2002, as Chapter 281. The governor neither signed it nor returned it, and the docket records it as enacted under Part II, Article 44 of the state constitution.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, State House
  • February 20, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM105-A,St House <Rep Goulet>
  • April 9, 2002, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 103

Votes

  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Sen. Hollingworth Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ordering to third reading Sen Prescott/Sen Barnes — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ78, p1994
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • February 5, 2002: Hearing Feb 5 10:00 RM100, State House
  • February 20, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 20 9:00 RM105-A,St House <Rep Goulet>
  • February 20, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Mar 6 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • March 6, 2002: Passed; HJ25, p956 + 1036
  • March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • April 3, 2002: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 3, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC18
  • April 9, 2002: Hearing; April 9, 2002, Room 103, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC21
  • April 10, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3389}, (New Title) [04/11/02]; SC24A, Pg.23-24
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3389},(New Title); [Not Voted On]
  • April 11, 2002: Sen. Prescott Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 16, 2002: Sen. Hollingworth Served Notice Of Reconsideration
  • April 17, 2002: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 17, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC20A
  • April 17, 2002: Hearing; RECONVENE === April 17, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC24
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Hollingworth Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3389}, AF
  • April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Floor Amendment {3615},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: OT3rdg; RC 23y - 0n, MA
  • April 25, 2002: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Peterson MA VV; HJ38, p1446
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ44, p1527
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2002: Became Law Without Signature on 5/23/2002 Eff: 5/23/2002* Chap: 0281
  • May 23, 2002: *Multiple Effective Dates, All except Sec. 9 eff: 7/22/2002

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