SB 522-FN-A (2016): making an appropriation to the office of professional licensure and certification for technology upgrades for the controlled drug prescription health and safety program and relative to the forfeiture of property.

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SB 522-FN-A (2016)

making an appropriation to the office of professional licensure and certification for technology upgrades for the controlled drug prescription health and safety program and relative to the forfeiture of property.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 329

The Story

It was introduced on January 21, 2016 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0368s). The committee's amendment (0368s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 4, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 4, 2016 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 February 11, 2016 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2016. The committee held work sessions on April 5, 2016, April 12, 2016 and May 3, 2016. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 4, 2016. The committee voted 25–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1856h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1856h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 19, 2016 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Forrester. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Kurk. A committee of conference met on May 23, 2016 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 1, 2016 the Senate adopted the conference report (2040c) on a voice vote. On June 1, 2016 the House adopted the conference report (2040c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 16, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-2149e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 24, 2016, making it Chapter 329 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2016, 2:05 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103
  • March 29, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 5, 2016, 11:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 3, 2016, 11:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • May 4, 2016, 8:45 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • May 4, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 23, 2016, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • February 4, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0368s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1856h — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment # 1856h; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2016, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2016, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 21, 2016: Introduced 01/21/2016 and Referred to Finance
  • February 2, 2016: Hearing: 02/02/2016, Room 103, SH, 02:05 pm; SC4
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0368s , NT, 02/04/2016; SC4A
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Amendment 0368s, NT, AA, VV; 02/04/2016
  • February 4, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0368s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/04/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Introduced 02/11/2016 and referred to Finance
  • March 29, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/29/2016 01:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 5, 2016: Division I Work Session: 04/05/2016 11:30 AM LOB 212
  • April 12, 2016: Division I Work Session: 04/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 3, 2016: Division I Work Session: 05/03/2016 11:30 AM LOB 212
  • May 4, 2016: Executive Session: 05/04/2016 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 4, 2016: Division I Work Session: 05/04/2016 08:45 AM LOB 212
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1856h (NT) for 05/11/2016 (Vote 25-1; RC)
  • May 11, 2016: Amendment #2016-1856h : AA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1856h: MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Sen. Forrester Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment # 1856h; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: President Appoints: Senators Bradley, Forrester, Hosmer; 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Kurk): MA VV 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Speaker Appoints: Reps. L. Ober, D. McGuire, Rouillard, Leishman 05/19/2016
  • May 23, 2016: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/23/2016, 01:00 pm, Room 100, SH
  • May 25, 2016: Conference Committee Report #2016-2040c Filed 05/25/2016; Senate Amendment + New Amendment
  • June 1, 2016: Conference Committee Report 2040c, Adopted, VV; 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Conference Committee Report 2040c: Adopted, VV 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2149e : AA VV 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-2149e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/01/2016)
  • June 16, 2016: Enrolled 06/16/2016
  • June 16, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/16/2016)
  • June 24, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/24/2016; Chapter 0329
  • June 28, 2016: I. Sections 2-7 and 9 Effective 01/01/2017
  • June 28, 2016: II. Remainder Effective 06/24/2016

Laws It Would Change

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