SB 434 (2004): relative to importing prescription drugs from Canada.

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SB 434 (2004)

relative to importing prescription drugs from Canada.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

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 17, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0664). The committee's amendment (0664) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0756), offered by Sen. Martel, was rejected on a voice vote on March 11, 2004. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 18–1. On May 5, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. Martel. On May 13, 2004 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 17, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2004, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 205-207
  • April 14, 2004, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • May 17, 2004, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 11, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • February 17, 2004: Hearing; February 17, 2004, Room 103, SH, 3:00 p.m.; SC6
  • February 17, 2004: Hearing; February 17, 2004, Room 103, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC7
  • February 17, 2004: Hearing; February 17, 2004, Room 100, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC7
  • February 17, 2004: Hearing; February 17, 2004, Rooms 205-207, LOB 1:00 p.m
  • March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0664} [03/11/04]; SC10, Pg.15
  • March 11, 2004: Committee Amendment{0664}, AA, VV
  • March 11, 2004: Sen. Martel Floor Amendment{0756}, AF, VV
  • March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0664}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 11, 2004: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • April 14, 2004: Hearing Apr 14 2:00 RM100, St House (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • April 26, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 5 (vote 18-1;Reg)
  • April 26, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1352}(New Title)
  • May 5, 2004: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • May 6, 2004: Senator Martel Nonconcur with House Am Requests Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Martel, Gallus, Gatsas
  • May 13, 2004: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep O'Neil MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Bergin, Hamel, P LaFlamme & Irwin)
  • May 14, 2004: House Conferee Changes: Rep LaFlamme becomes first named, Rep N Allan replaces Bergin
  • May 17, 2004: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 17, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 11:00 a.m
  • May 25, 2004: (Conf Comm Report Not Signed)
  • December 1, 2004: Died, Session ended

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