HB 71 (2011): authorizing establishment of pharmaceutical drug take-back programs.

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HB 71 (2011)

authorizing establishment of pharmaceutical drug take-back programs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 63

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2011 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2011. The committee held a work session on January 19, 2011. The committee met in executive session on January 25, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 9, 2011 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep Reagan)” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on March 3, 2011. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-1374s). The committee's amendment (1374s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 27, 2011 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1374s (Rep Reagan)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 2011, making it Chapter 63 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 19, 2011, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 25, 2011, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 3, 2011, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 7, 2011, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 9, 2011, House: Recommit (Rep Reagan) — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2011, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1374s — voice vote, passed
  • April 27, 2011, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1374s (Rep Reagan) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2011: Introduced 1/5/2011 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 11, 2011: Public Hearing: 1/11/2011 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • January 19, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/19/2011 2:30 PM LOB 205
  • January 25, 2011: Executive Session: 1/25/2011 1:30 PM LOB 205
  • January 26, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 9 (Vote 17-0; RC)
  • February 9, 2011: Recommit (Rep Reagan): MA VV
  • March 3, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 3/3/2011 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 3, 2011: Full Committee Work Session: 3/3/2011 9:00 AM LOB 205 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • March 4, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 15 (Vote 11-0; CC)
  • March 15, 2011: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 23, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 7, 2011: Hearing: 4/7/11, Room 102, LOB, 1:20 p.m.; SC17
  • April 8, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-1374s, 4/20/11; SC20
  • April 20, 2011: Committee Amendment 1374s, AA, VV
  • April 20, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1374s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 20, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 27, 2011: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1374s (Rep Reagan): MA VV
  • May 4, 2011: Enrolled
  • May 4, 2011: Enrolled
  • May 16, 2011: Signed by Governor 05/16/2011; Effective 07/01/2011; Chapter 0063

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