SB 286 (2012): relative to a controlled drug prescription health and safety program.

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SB 286 (2012)

relative to a controlled drug prescription health and safety program.

  • 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: 196

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1178s). The committee's amendment (1178s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 21, 2012 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2012. The committee held a work session on April 12, 2012. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1666h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 25, 2012. The committee's amendment (1666h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 25, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 25, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 221–74. On April 25, 2012 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2012-2312h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 17, 2012 the House failed “Lay On The Table (Rep Howard)” on a roll call 134–144. On May 17, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 160–116. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1666h, #2312h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2012, making it Chapter 196 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2012, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 102
  • April 10, 2012, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 12, 2012, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 17, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 3, 2012, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 8, 2012, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 21, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1178s — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1666h — yeas 221, nays 74, passed
  • May 17, 2012, House: LAY ON THE TABLE (REP HOWARD) — yeas 134, nays 144, failed
  • May 17, 2012, House: OTP/AM 2312H — yeas 160, nays 116, passed
  • May 23, 2012, Senate: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1666h, #2312h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 2, 2012: Hearing: 2/2/12, Room 102, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC5
  • March 14, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1178s, 3/21/12; SC11
  • March 21, 2012: Committee Amendment 1178s; AA, VV
  • March 21, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1178s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 21, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 10, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/10/2012 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 12, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/12/2012 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 17, 2012: Executive Session: 4/17/2012 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 18, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1666h for April 25 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • April 18, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-1666h
  • April 25, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Bettencourt)
  • April 25, 2012: Amendment #1666h Adopted, VV
  • April 25, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1666h: MA DIV 221-74
  • April 25, 2012: Referred to Ways and Means
  • May 3, 2012: Public Hearing: 5/3/2012 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 8, 2012: Executive Session: 5/8/2012 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • May 9, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 15 (Vote 19-2; RC)
  • May 17, 2012: Floor Amendment #2012-2312h (Rep C.McGuire): AA VV
  • May 17, 2012: Lay On The Table (Rep Howard): MF RC 134-144
  • May 17, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2312h: MA RC 160-116
  • May 23, 2012: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1666h, #2312h; MA, VV
  • May 30, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2012: Enrolled (05/23/12)
  • June 12, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 06/12/12; Chapter 0196I. Section 4 Effective 09/01/15II. Remainder Effective 06/12/12

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