SB 71 (2013): establishing a committee to study the use and misuse of prescription drugs in workers' compensation cases.

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SB 71 (2013)

establishing a committee to study the use and misuse of prescription drugs in workers' compensation cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 161

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0203s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0203s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On February 14, 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 Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2013. The committee met in executive session on April 16, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1228h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1228h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 24, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On April 24, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 193–145. 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. The bill was enrolled on June 12, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2013, making it Chapter 161 of the session laws. It took effect on June 28, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2013, 2:10 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101
  • April 9, 2013, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 16, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • February 14, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0203s — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1228h — yeas 193, nays 145, passed
  • May 30, 2013, Senate: Concur with House Amendment 1228h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • January 29, 2013: Hearing: 1/29/13, Room 101, LOB, 2:10 p.m.; SC6
  • February 7, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0203s, 2/14/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC8
  • February 14, 2013: Committee Amendment 0203s, AA, VV
  • February 14, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0203s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs; HJ31, PG.1074
  • April 9, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/9/2013 2:30 PM LOB 205
  • April 16, 2013: Executive Session: 4/16/2013 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 17, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1228h for April 24 (Vote 13-4; RC); HC33, PG.1096
  • April 17, 2013: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2013-1228h; HC33, PG.1112
  • April 17, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; HC33, PG.1096
  • April 24, 2013: Amendment #1228h: AA VV; HJ38, PG.1244
  • April 24, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1228h: MA DIV 193-145; HJ38, PG.1244
  • May 30, 2013: Sen. Sanborn Moved Concur with House Amendment 1228h; MA, VV
  • June 5, 2013: Enrolled; HJ49, PG.1652
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 28, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 06/28/2013; Chapter 0161; Effective 06/28/2013

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