HB 1396-FN (2008): relative to requiring prescriptions to be ordered pursuant to a practitioner-patient relationship.

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HB 1396-FN (2008)

relative to requiring prescriptions to be ordered pursuant to a practitioner-patient relationship.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 217

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 February 7, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0745h). The committee's amendment (0745h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1470) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 7, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1470 (Rep Rosenwald)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1877) was adopted on May 15, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1877) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2008, making it Chapter 217 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 14, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 20, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 8, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • March 12, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0745h — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1470} — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1470 (Rep Rosenwald) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 7, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/7/2008 1:30 PM LOB 205
  • February 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2008 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 20, 2008: Executive Session: 2/20/2008 10:30 AM LOB 205
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0745h for Mar 12 Reg (vote 18-0)
  • February 20, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0745h
  • March 12, 2008: Amendment #0745h Adopted, VV
  • March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0745h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 8, 2008: Hearing; April 8, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC14
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1470} [05/01/08]; SC17, Pg.21-22
  • May 1, 2008: Committee Amendment{1470}, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1470}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 7, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1470 (Rep Rosenwald): MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1877}, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1877 Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 16, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/16/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0217

Laws It Would Change

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