SB 42 (2005): establishing a pharmaceutical study committee to study direct purchasing of prescription medication by the state.

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SB 42 (2005)

establishing a pharmaceutical study committee to study direct purchasing of prescription medication by the state.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0128). On February 10, 2005 the Senate adopted “Special Order to” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Clegg. On February 14, 2005 the Senate adopted “Special Order”. The committee's amendment (0128) was rejected on a voice vote on February 17, 2005. A floor amendment (0260), offered by Sen. Barnes, was adopted on a voice vote on February 17, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On February 17, 2005 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table. On February 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 17, 2005 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 a public hearing on March 15, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2005, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 15, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM205,LOB

Votes

  • February 10, 2005, Senate: Special Order to — voice vote, passed
  • February 17, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 25, 2005: Hearing: January 25, 2005, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC4
  • February 2, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0128}, (New Title), [02/10/05]; SC6, Pg.5-7
  • February 10, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0128}, (New Title), [Not Voted On]
  • February 10, 2005: Sen. Clegg Moved Special Order to [02/17/05], MA, VV
  • February 14, 2005: Special Order; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0128},(New Title), [02/17/05], SC7, Pg.4-5
  • February 15, 2005: 02/15/2005 Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
  • February 17, 2005: Committee Amendment{0128}, (New Title), AF, VV
  • February 17, 2005: Sen. Barnes Floor Amendment{0260},(New Title), AA, VV
  • February 17, 2005: Sen. Larsen Moved Laid on Table Division 8Y-15N, MF
  • February 17, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0260},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 17, 2005: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 15, 2005: Hearing Mar 15 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • March 16, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Mar 23 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • March 23, 2005: ITL MA

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