SB 117-FN (2013): establishing a committee to study the regulation of pharmacy benefits managers.

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SB 117-FN (2013)

establishing a committee to study the regulation of pharmacy benefits managers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 182

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0523s). The committee's amendment (0523s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2013 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 27, 2013 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2013. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1311h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1311h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 30, 2013 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sanborn. An enrolled bill amendment (1989e) was adopted on June 4, 2013. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 12, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2013-1989e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 2, 2013, making it Chapter 182 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2013, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101
  • April 11, 2013, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 18, 2013, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 7, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0523s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1311h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2013, Senate: Concur with House Amendment 1311h NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • February 12, 2013: Hearing: 2/12/13, Room 101, LOB, 2:20 p.m.; SC7
  • February 21, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0523s, NT, 3/7/13; SC10
  • March 7, 2013: Committee Amendment 0523s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 7, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0523s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs; HJ31, PG.1074 <W&M>
  • April 11, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/11/2013 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • April 18, 2013: Executive Session: 4/18/2013 11:15 AM LOB 302
  • April 24, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1311h(NT) for May 8 (Vote 18-0; CC); HC36, PG.1196
  • April 24, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1311h (New Title); HC36, PG.1215-1216
  • May 8, 2013: Amendment #1311h(NT): AA VV; HJ41, PG.1388-1389
  • May 8, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1311h(NT): MA VV; HJ41, PG.1388-1389
  • May 30, 2013: Sen. Sanborn Moved Concur with House Amendment 1311h NT; MA, VV
  • June 4, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1989e Adopted, 5/29/13; HJ45, PG.1527
  • June 6, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2013-1989e Adopted, VV
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled, Recess of 6/5/13; HJ49, PG.1654
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • July 2, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2013; Chapter 0182; Effective 07/02/2013

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