HB 1230 (2008): requiring pharmacists to charge an insured person the usual and customary price or the copayment, whichever is less, of filling a prescription.

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HB 1230 (2008)

requiring pharmacists to charge an insured person the usual and customary price or the copayment, whichever is less, of filling a prescription.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Commerce
Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 29

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 8, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 2008, making it Chapter 29 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 14, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
February 19, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
March 25, 2008, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
March 27, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
February 14, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/14/2008 10:30 AM LOB 302
February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 11:00 AM LOB 302 (Continued 2/21/08 11:00 AM LOB 302 if needed)
February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 5 Reg (vote 16-2)
March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
March 25, 2008: Hearing; March 25, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC12
March 25, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/27/08]; SC12A
March 27, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 27, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
March 27, 2008: Enrolled
April 8, 2008: Enrolled
May 12, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/12/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0029

Laws It Would Change

RSA 318