HB 1288 (2008): allowing pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines.

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HB 1288 (2008)

allowing pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 283

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, 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 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1772) was rejected on a voice vote on May 15, 2008. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1982) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1982) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 19, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 283 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 12, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 19, 2008, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 21, 2008, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 7, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/7/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • February 12, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:15 AM LOB 306 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 306 If Needed)
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 5 CC (vote 17-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 21, 2008: Hearing; April 21, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:15 p.m.; SC16
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1772}(New Title) [05/15/08]; SC19, Pg.32-33
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1772}(New Title), AF, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1982 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1982}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/27/2008; Effective 08/26/2008; Chapter 0283

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