HB 375 (2003): establishing a committee to study the prescription and use of psychotropic drugs, including Ritalin, in preschools, primary grades, and childcare centers.

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HB 375 (2003)

establishing a committee to study the prescription and use of psychotropic drugs, including Ritalin, in preschools, primary grades, and childcare centers.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 5, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 15–2. On February 13, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • February 5, 2003, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB <Rep P Katsakiores>

Votes

  • February 13, 2003, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
  • February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • February 5, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 5 noon RM205,LOB <Rep P Katsakiores>
  • February 5, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Feb 13 (Vote 15-2;Reg)
  • February 13, 2003: ITL Report Adopted VV

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