SB 385 (2008): requiring pharmacies to report an inability to fill prescriptions.
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SB 385 (2008)
requiring pharmacies to report an inability to fill prescriptions.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0342) was adopted on a voice vote on February 7, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 7, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 1, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–6. On April 23, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 246–59.
Sponsors
- Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
- Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18)
- Rep. Joseph Miller (D - Straf 7)
- Rep. Joy Tilton (D - Merr 6)
- Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2008, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- March 27, 2008, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- April 1, 2008, 2:15 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
Votes
- February 7, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0342} — voice vote, passed
- April 23, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 246, nays 59, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 30, 2008: Hearing; January 30, 2008, Room 103, State House, 1:40 p.m.; SC4
- January 31, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0342} [02/07/08]; SC5, Pg.3
- February 7, 2008: Committee Amendment{0342}, AA, VV
- February 7, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0342}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 7, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- March 27, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/27/2008 1:15 PM LOB 306
- April 1, 2008: Executive Session: 4/1/2008 2:15 PM LOB 306
- April 2, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 23 Reg (vote 12-6)
- April 2, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- April 23, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 246-59