SB 346 (2012): extending the committee to study the laws relating to electronic prescriptions.

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SB 346 (2012)

extending the committee to study the laws relating to electronic prescriptions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 109

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 January 26, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 8, 2012 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 9, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 2012, making it Chapter 109 of the session laws. It took effect on May 29, 2012.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2012, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 102
  • March 12, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • February 8, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 26, 2012: Hearing: 1/26/12, Room 102, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC3
  • January 27, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/8/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC6
  • February 8, 2012: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 12, 2012: Public Hearing: 3/12/2012 10:30 AM LOB 205
  • March 21, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 9 (Vote 10-0; CC)
  • May 9, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 16, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 29, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 05/29/2012; Chapter 0109; Effective 05/29/2012

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