SB 421 (2014): establishing a committee to study the law requiring all exceptions to prescription drug benefits under the managed care law to be approved within 48 hours.

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SB 421 (2014)

establishing a committee to study the law requiring all exceptions to prescription drug benefits under the managed care law to be approved within 48 hours.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 213

The Story

It was introduced on February 19, 2014 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 27, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 1, 2014 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–4 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2014-1560h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 30, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On April 30, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 30, 2014 the House adopted “Third Reading” on a division vote. On April 30, 2014 the House failed “Reconsideration Third Reading” on a roll call 133–202, on a motion by Rep. Lambert. On May 8, 2014 the Senate adopted “Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1560h, NT” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2014, making it Chapter 213 of the session laws. It took effect on July 11, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2014, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101
  • April 9, 2014, 2:30 PM: public hearing, LOB 302
  • April 22, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 27, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1560h, (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Third Reading — division vote, passed
  • May 8, 2014, Senate: Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1560h, NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 19, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • March 4, 2014: Hearing: 3/4/14, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC8
  • March 14, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/27/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC11
  • March 27, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2014: Introduced (In Recess, 3/26/2014) and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 9, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/9/2014 2:30 PM LOB 302
  • April 22, 2014: Executive Session: 4/22/2014 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • April 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 11-4; RC)
  • April 30, 2014: Floor Amendment #2014-1560h, NT (Rep. Butler) AA VV
  • April 30, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1560h, (New Title) MA VV
  • April 30, 2014: Third Reading MA Div, 184-155
  • April 30, 2014: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep. Lambert) MF RC 133-202
  • May 8, 2014: Sen. Sanborn Concurs with House Amendment #1560h, NT, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 07/11/2014; Chapter 0213; Effective 07/11/2014

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