HB 1167 (2008): relative to substituting generically equivalent drug products.

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HB 1167 (2008)

relative to substituting generically equivalent drug products.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 23

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 24, 2008 and January 30, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0341h). The committee's amendment (0341h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 2008, making it Chapter 23 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 24, 2008, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 30, 2008, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 5, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 1, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • February 13, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0341h — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 17, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/17/2008 2:00 PM LOB 205
  • January 22, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 1/22/08 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/08 3:00 PM LOB 205
  • January 29, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 1/29/08 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • January 30, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/30/2008 3:00 PM LOB 205
  • February 5, 2008: Executive Session: 2/5/08 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 5, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0341h for Feb.13 CC (vote 14-0)
  • February 6, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0341h
  • February 13, 2008: Amendment #0341h Adopted, VV by Required Two-Thirds
  • February 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0341h: MA VV by Required Two-Thirds
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 1, 2008: Hearing; April 1, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC12
  • April 1, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/08]; SC14
  • April 10, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 23, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 24, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/12/2008; Effective 07/11/2008; Chapter 0023

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