SB 96-FN (2003): establishing a pharmacy discount program for seniors and disabled persons and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 96-FN (2003)

establishing a pharmacy discount program for seniors and disabled persons and making an appropriation therefor.

Status: Killed
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to lay it on the table. On March 27, 2003 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On March 27, 2003 the Senate rejected a motion to send it back to committee on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1021), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was adopted on a roll call 20–2 on March 27, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1111). The committee's amendment (1111) was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2003. The committee held a work session on April 24, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Hearings and Sessions

February 11, 2003, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 101
April 22, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
April 24, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB

Votes

March 13, 2003, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
March 27, 2003, Senate: Lay on the table Sen. Clegg/Sen. Estabrook — yeas 14, nays 8, passed
March 27, 2003, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
March 27, 2003, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, failed
March 27, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment (1021s) Sen. Green/Sen. Sapareto — yeas 20, nays 2, passed
March 27, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 8, 2003, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
February 11, 2003: Hearing; February 11, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC8
March 7, 2003: Committee Report; Rerefer to Committee [03/13/03]; SC13, Pg.5
March 13, 2003: Rerefer to Committee [Not Voted On]
March 13, 2003: Sen. O'Hearn Moved Recommit, MA, VV
March 21, 2003: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee [03/27/03]; SC15
March 27, 2003: Rerefer to Committee [Not Voted On]
March 27, 2003: Sen. Clegg Moved Laid on Table; RC 14Y- 8N, MA
March 27, 2003: Sen.Gatsas Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
March 27, 2003: Rerefer to Committee, MF, VV
March 27, 2003: Sen. Gatsas Moved Ought to Pass
March 27, 2003: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{1021}, (New Title), RC 20Y- 2N, AA
March 27, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1021}, (New Title), MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1111}, [04/10/03]; SC17, Pg.11
April 10, 2003: Committee Amendment{1111}, AA, VV
April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1111}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
April 10, 2003: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
April 14, 2003: Report due on 5/8/2003 <f>
April 22, 2003: Hearing Apr 22 10:00 RM205,LOB
April 24, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 24 10:00 RM205,LOB
April 29, 2003: Maj Report ITL for May 8 (Vote 15-0;Reg)
May 8, 2003: ITL Report Adopted VV

Laws It Would Change

RSA 167