HCR 8 (2003): urging the United States Congress to improve the prescription drug program provided to veterans.

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HCR 8 (2003)

urging the United States Congress to improve the prescription drug program provided to veterans.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 11, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 20, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1272) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB
  • February 11, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB <Rep Heon>
  • March 26, 2003, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to St-Fed Rel & Vets Affs
  • January 21, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/21/2003
  • February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 10:30 RM306,LOB
  • February 11, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 11 10:00 RM306,LOB <Rep Heon>
  • February 11, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 20 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 11, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0250}
  • February 20, 2003: Adopted with Am
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • March 26, 2003: Hearing; March 26, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC15
  • March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/03/03]; SC16
  • April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 10, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1272}, Adopted, VV
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled Am{1272}, AA VV

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