HB 1378 (2012): relative to transfer by pharmacy technicians of prescription drugs between pharmacies.

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HB 1378 (2012)

relative to transfer by pharmacy technicians of prescription drugs between pharmacies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 36

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0486h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0486h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 8, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 8, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 18, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 2, 2012, making it Chapter 36 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 15, 2012, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 8, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0486h — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 31, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/31/2012 10:00 AM LOB 306 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • January 31, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0486h for Feb 8 (Vote 11-0; CC)
  • January 31, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0486h
  • February 8, 2012: Amendment #0486h Adopted, VV
  • February 8, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0486h: MA VV
  • February 15, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 15, 2012: Hearing: 3/15/12, Room 102, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC9A
  • March 15, 2012: Hearing: 3/15/12, Room 102, LOB, 2:25 p.m.; SC10
  • April 3, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/11/12; SC14
  • April 11, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 11, 2012: Enrolled
  • April 18, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2012: Signed By Governor 05/02/2012; Effective 07/01/2012; Chapter 0036

Laws It Would Change

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