HB 1492 (2006): granting immunity from liability to pharmacists who refuse to dispense an emergency contraceptive pill without a prescription.
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HB 1492 (2006)
granting immunity from liability to pharmacists who refuse to dispense an emergency contraceptive pill without a prescription.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2006. The committee held a work session on February 21, 2006. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 17–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 215–106.
Sponsors
- Rep. Bruce Hunter (R - Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Barbara Hagan (R - Hills 17)
- Rep. Karen McRae (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 11)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 2006, 10:30 AM: public hearing, RM208/LOB **Time Change**
- February 21, 2006, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM208/LOB
Votes
- March 9, 2006, House: MAJORITY COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 215, nays 106, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced & ref: Judiciary
- February 14, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 14 10:30 RM208/LOB **Time Change**
- February 21, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 21 9:30 RM208/LOB
- February 23, 2006: Maj Rprt: ITL for March 8 (vote 17-3; RC)
- February 23, 2006: Min Rprt: OTP
- March 9, 2006: ITL, MA, RC (215-106)