HB 115 (2006): allowing pharmacists to establish collaborative practice agreements with medical practitioners.

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HB 115 (2006)

allowing pharmacists to establish collaborative practice agreements with medical practitioners.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 164

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2005. The committee held work sessions on January 25, 2005 and March 22, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 3, 2005, May 18, 2005, September 22, 2005, September 27, 2005, October 4, 2005 and October 26, 2005. The committee voted 14–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 4, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 4, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. An enrolled bill amendment (1916) was adopted on May 11, 2006. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1916) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 2006, making it Chapter 164 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB
  • January 25, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB <Rep Dexter>
  • March 22, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB
  • May 3, 2005, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB <Rep Dexter>
  • May 18, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB <Rep Dexter>
  • September 22, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB <Rep Dexter>
  • September 27, 2005, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB <Rep Millham>
  • October 4, 2005, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB <Rep Millham>
  • October 26, 2005, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB
  • March 15, 2006, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 13, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • January 18, 2005: Hearing Jan 18 11:00 RM306,LOB
  • January 25, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 25 9:00 RM306,LOB <Rep Dexter>
  • March 22, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 22 9:00 RM306,LOB
  • March 23, 2005: Retained in committee
  • May 3, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session May 3 2:00 RM306,LOB <Rep Dexter>
  • May 18, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session May 18 1:00 RM306,LOB <Rep Dexter>
  • September 22, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 22 9:30 RM306,LOB <Rep Dexter>
  • September 27, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sept 27 1:30 RM306,LOB <Rep Millham>
  • October 4, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 4 10:30 RM306,LOB <Rep Millham>
  • October 26, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 26 9:15 RM306,LOB
  • November 28, 2005: Comm Report for Jan 4,2006; OTP/AM (vote 14-4; CC)
  • November 28, 2005: Proposed Comm AM {0184}
  • January 4, 2006: Passed with Amendment
  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 22, 2006: Hearing;=== CANCELLED === February 22, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • March 15, 2006: Hearing; March 15, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 1:20 p.m
  • March 15, 2006: Hearing; March 15, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC6
  • April 5, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/13/06]; SC14
  • April 13, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 13, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1916}, Adopted
  • May 16, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1916}, Adopted
  • May 18, 2006: Enrolled [05/11/06]
  • May 23, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/24/06, Eff. date 7/23/06, Chapter 0164

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