SB 163-FN (2005): establishing the New Hampshire pharmaceutical assistance program.

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SB 163-FN (2005)

establishing the New Hampshire pharmaceutical assistance program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid
  • Chapter law: 294

The Story

It was introduced on January 27, 2005 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0477). The committee's amendment (0477) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 2005 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. On March 31, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On March 31, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on April 6, 2005 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2005. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House pass it. On May 4, 2005 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 18, 2005. The committee held work sessions on May 19, 2005 and May 24, 2005. The committee voted 13–8 to recommend that the House pass it with changes. On June 1, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 9, 2005 the Senate adopted “Senator Morse Non Concur with House Amendment{1550} Requests Cof C” on a voice vote. On June 15, 2005 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm”. A committee of conference met on June 21, 2005 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 29, 2005 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On June 29, 2005 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 26, 2005, making it Chapter 294 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 19, 2005, 9:45 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • May 18, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 19, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM209,LOB <Rep Hager>
  • May 24, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM209,LOB <Rep Hager>
  • June 21, 2005, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 105-A

Votes

  • March 10, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 31, 2005, Senate: Ought to pass Sen. Barnes/ Sen. Martel — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 4, 2005, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2005, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 2005, Senate: Senator Morse Non Concur with House Amendment{1550} Requests Cof C — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 27, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 17, 2005: Hearing; February 17, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC6
  • February 25, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0477}, [03/10/05]; SC9, Pg.12
  • March 10, 2005: Committee Amendment{0477}, AA, VV
  • March 10, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0477}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 24, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [03/31/05]; SC13
  • March 31, 2005: Ought to Pass, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 31, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
  • April 19, 2005: Hearing Apr 19 9:45 RM205,LOB
  • April 21, 2005: Comm Report OTP for May 4 (vote 16-2;Reg)
  • May 4, 2005: Passed and ref to Finance VV
  • May 18, 2005: Fin Hearing May 18 10:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • May 19, 2005: Fin Div III Subcommittee Work Session May 19 1:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Hager>
  • May 24, 2005: Fin Div III Subcommittee Work Session May 24 9:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Hager>
  • May 25, 2005: Fin Comm Report OTP/AM for June 1 (vote 13-8;Reg)
  • May 25, 2005: Prop Fin Comm Am{1550}
  • June 1, 2005: Fin Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • June 9, 2005: Senator Morse Non Concur with House Amendment{1550} Requests Cof C, MA, VV
  • June 9, 2005: President Appoints; Senators Bragdon, Clegg, Larsen
  • June 15, 2005: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Rausch MA
  • June 15, 2005: (Spkr appts Reps: Rogers Johnson, C McMahon, Donovan & King)
  • June 21, 2005: Conference Committee Meeting; June 21, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m
  • June 22, 2005: Conf Comm Report (H Am + New Am{2076}) filed
  • June 29, 2005: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 29, 2005: Conference Committee Report{2076}, Adopted, VV
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 26, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 07/26/05; Eff. 07/26/05, Chapter 0294
  • July 28, 2005: Section 3 shall take effect as provided in Section 4; Remainder shall take effect 07/26/05

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