HB 172 (2009): allowing naturopathic doctors to dispense prescription drugs which are within their scope of practice.

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HB 172 (2009)

allowing naturopathic doctors to dispense prescription drugs which are within their scope of practice.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2009-2010
House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Subject: Occupational Regulation
Chapter law: 152

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0098h). The committee's amendment (0098h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 12, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On February 12, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1524s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 20, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 20, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 3, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1524s (Rep Irwin)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2009, making it Chapter 152 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 29, 2009, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
February 4, 2009, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
March 31, 2009, 2:50 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

February 12, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0098h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
May 20, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1524s) — voice vote, passed
June 3, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1524s (Rep Irwin) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
January 29, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/29/2009 10:15 AM LOB 306
February 4, 2009: Executive Session: 2/4/2009 2:00 PM LOB 306
February 5, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0098h (NT) for Feb 12 CC (vote 19-0)
February 5, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0098h (New Title)
February 12, 2009: Amendment #0098h (New Title) Adopted, VV
February 12, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0098h (New Title): MA VV
March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
March 31, 2009: Hearing; March 31, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 2:50 p.m.; SC17
May 6, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1524s} [05/13/09]; SC23
May 13, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 05/20/09; SC24
May 20, 2009: Committee Amendment (1524s), AA, VV
May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1524s), MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 20, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
June 3, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1524s (Rep Irwin): MA VV
June 10, 2009: Enrolled
June 10, 2009: Enrolled
July 8, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/08/2009; Effective 07/08/2009; Chapter 0152

Laws It Would Change

RSA 318:42