HB 1435-FN (2010): relative to the practitioner-patient relationship in the dispensing of prescriptions.

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HB 1435-FN (2010)

relative to the practitioner-patient relationship in the dispensing of prescriptions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 74

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 26, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0259h). The committee's amendment (0259h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On February 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 3, 2010 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2010. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 24, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2010, making it Chapter 74 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 26, 2010, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 4, 2010, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 4, 2010, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 6, 2010, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • February 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0259h — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 20, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/20/2010 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • January 26, 2010: Executive Session: 1/26/2010 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • January 26, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0259h for Feb 3 RC (vote 16-2)
  • January 26, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0259h
  • February 3, 2010: Amendment #0259h Adopted, VV
  • February 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0259h: MA VV
  • February 3, 2010: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 4, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/4/2010 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 4, 2010: Executive Session: 3/4/2010 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 24 (Vote 15-2; CC)
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 6, 2010: Hearing: April 6, 2010, Room 103, State House, 4:00 p.m.; SC14
  • April 14, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/21/10; SC16
  • April 21, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 5, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2010: Signed by the Governor 05/19/2010; Effective 01/01/2011; Chapter 0074

Laws It Would Change

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