SB 318 (2010): relative to the authority to dispense therapeutic contact lenses.

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SB 318 (2010)

relative to the authority to dispense therapeutic contact lenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 37

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 21, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 17, 2010 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 6, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–3 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 14, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 18, 2010, making it Chapter 37 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2010, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103
  • March 23, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 6, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • January 21, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 19, 2010: Hearing; January 19, 2010, Room 103, State House, 8:45 a.m.; SC3
  • January 19, 2010: Committee Report; Ought to Pass 1/21/10; SC3A
  • January 21, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 21, 2010: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • February 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 18, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 3/18/2010 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 23, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/23/2010 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 6, 2010: Executive Session: 4/6/2010 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 6, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 14 (Vote 10-3; RC)
  • April 14, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 21, 2010: Enrolled
  • April 21, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 18, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 05/18/2010; Effective 07/17/2010; Chapter 0037

Laws It Would Change

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