SB 454 (2008): relative to certain changes to the controlled drug act.

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SB 454 (2008)

relative to certain changes to the controlled drug act.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0453) was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 14, 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 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 30, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1592h). The committee's amendment (1592h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Estabrook.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
  • March 26, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 30, 2008: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205 Following Session

Votes

  • February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0453} — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1592h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment{1592} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 22, 2008: Hearing; January 22, 2008, Room 100, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC2
  • February 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0453} [02/14/08]; SC6, Pg.20
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Amendment {0453}, AA, VV
  • February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0453}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 25, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 1:45 PM LOB 205
  • March 26, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/26/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 30, 2008: Executive Session: 4/30/2008 LOB 205 Following Session
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1592h for May 7 CC (vote 14-0)
  • April 30, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1592h
  • May 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 5/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • May 7, 2008: Amendment #1592h Adopted, VV
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1592h: MA VV
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Estabrook Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment{1592}, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1648-FN (2016): relative to sales by pharmacists under the controlled drug act.
  • HB 582 (2021): relative to prescriptions for the treatment of attention deficit disorder, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, or narcolepsy.
  • HB 223 (2023): relative to prescription refills.
  • HB 633 (2013): relative to prescription refills.
  • HB 101 (2015): relative to prescription refills.
  • SB 250 (2025): relative to pharmacist administration of long-acting injectable drugs.
  • HB 1492 (2008): relative to prescriptions under the controlled drug act.

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