HB 158 (2007): requiring insurance companies to allow covered persons to purchase an up-to-90-day supply of covered prescription drugs on the covered person’s health plan formulary under certain circumstances.

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HB 158 (2007)

requiring insurance companies to allow covered persons to purchase an up-to-90-day supply of covered prescription drugs on the covered person’s health plan formulary under certain circumstances.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 73

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2007. The committee held work sessions on February 16, 2007 and March 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 31–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0461h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 23–0 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2007, making it Chapter 73 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 16, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 8, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 8, 2007, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 3, 2007, 10:55 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Gottesman/Sen. Hassan — yeas 23, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • January 30, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/30/2007 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 16, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/16/2007 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 8, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/8/2007 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 8, 2007: Executive Session: 3/8/2007 2:30 PM LOB 302
  • March 9, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0461h}NT for March 21 (vote 31-2; CC)
  • March 9, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0461h (New Title)
  • March 21, 2007: Amendment {0461h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment: MA VV
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • April 3, 2007: Hearing; April 3, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 10:55 a.m.; SC14
  • May 3, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/10/07]; SC19
  • May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass RC 23Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 10, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 16, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/07; Eff. Date 08/10/07; Chapter 0073

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