SB 383-FN (2004): relative to pharmacy benefit management.

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SB 383-FN (2004)

relative to pharmacy benefit management.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 188

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 4, 2004 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (0705), offered by Sen. Kenney, was adopted on a voice vote on March 4, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 4, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on March 16, 2004 and March 23, 2004. The committee held work sessions on March 25, 2004, April 1, 2004 and April 6, 2004. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–8. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a roll call 16–5, on a motion by Sen. Martel. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1563) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2004, making it Chapter 188 of the session laws. It took effect on July 31, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2004, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, SH 105-A
  • March 16, 2004, 1:30 PM: hearing, RM205,LOB
  • March 23, 2004, 2:30 PM: hearing, RM205,LOB
  • March 25, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM205,LOB
  • April 1, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM205,LOB <Rep Dalrymple>
  • April 6, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • March 4, 2004, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
  • March 4, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 15, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 15, 2004, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY AMENDMENT{1030} — yeas 200, nays 163, passed
  • April 15, 2004, House: REP WENDELBOE FLOOR AMENDMENT{1215} — yeas 262, nays 99, passed
  • April 15, 2004, House: REP M SMITH: REFER TO FINANCE — yeas 150, nays 197, failed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Motion to concur Sen. Estabrook/Sen. O'Hearn — yeas 16, nays 5, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • February 10, 2004: Hearing: February 10, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 3:45 p.m.; SC3
  • February 10, 2004: Hearing; February 10, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 3:20 p.m.; SC4
  • February 19, 2004: 2/19/04 Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
  • February 23, 2004: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [03/04/04]; SC9
  • March 4, 2004: Inexpedient to Legislate, MF, VV
  • March 4, 2004: Sen. O'Hearn Moved Ought to Pass
  • March 4, 2004: Sen. Kenney Floor Amendment{0705}, AA, VV
  • March 4, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0705}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 4, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 10, 2004: Report due Early <f>
  • March 16, 2004: Hearing Mar 16 1:30 RM205,LOB
  • March 23, 2004: Continued Hearing Mar 23 2:30 RM205,LOB
  • March 25, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 25 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • April 1, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 1 10:00 RM205,LOB <Rep Dalrymple>
  • April 6, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 6 10:00 RM202,LOB
  • April 7, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 15 (vote 13-8;Reg)
  • April 7, 2004: Min Report ITL
  • April 7, 2004: Prop Maj Am{1030}
  • April 15, 2004: Comm Maj Am{1030}, AA RC(200-163); Rep Wendelboe Fl Am{1215}, AA RC(262-99); Passed with Am VV
  • April 15, 2004: Rep M Smith moved ref to Finance, ML RC(150-197)
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Martel Moved to Concur with House Amendment, RC 16Y-5N, MA
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled Am{1563}, Adopted
  • May 13, 2004: (5/13/04) Enrolled
  • May 19, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1563}, Adopted [05/06/04]
  • May 21, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
  • June 1, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/01/04, Eff.07/31/04: Chapter 0188

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