SB 422 (2014): relative to the definition of pharmacy benefit manager.

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SB 422 (2014)

relative to the definition of pharmacy benefit manager.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 150

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 with changes (amendment 2014-1069s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1069s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2014 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 April 1, 2014 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2014. The committee held a work session on April 22, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 30, 2014 the House voted to pass it 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 (Rep Lambert)” on a roll call 133–202. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2014, making it Chapter 150 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2014, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101
  • April 8, 2014, 11:00 AM: public hearing, LOB 302
  • April 22, 2014, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, LOB 302
  • April 22, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 27, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1069s — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Third Reading — division vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 19, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • March 4, 2014: Hearing: 3/4/14, Room 101, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC8
  • March 20, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1069s, 3/27/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC11
  • March 27, 2014: Committee Amendment 1069s, AA, VV
  • March 27, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1069s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2014: Introduced (In Recess, 3/26/14) and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 8, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/8/2014 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 22, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/22/2014 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • April 22, 2014: Executive Session: 4/22/2014 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • April 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 13-2; RC)
  • April 30, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 30, 2014: Third Reading MA Div, 184-155
  • April 30, 2014: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert) MF RC 133-202
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 06/16/14; Chapter 0150; Effective 08/15/14

Laws It Would Change

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