HB 291-FN (2017): removing veterinarians from the requirements of adopting rules for prescribing opioids and querying the controlled drug prescription health and safety program.

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HB 291-FN (2017)

removing veterinarians from the requirements of adopting rules for prescribing opioids and querying the controlled drug prescription health and safety program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 128

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0321h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0321h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 15, 2017 the bill was referred to the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee, whose chair waived the referral under House Rule 46(f). It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1625s). The committee's amendment (2017-1625s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On May 18, 2017 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1625s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. John T. O'Connor. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2017, making it Chapter 128 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 201-203
  • February 7, 2017: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • April 18, 2017, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 25, 2017, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 15, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0321h — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 21, nays 2, passed
  • May 18, 2017, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1625s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 24, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • January 24, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 10:00 AM LOB 201-203
  • January 31, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/31/2017 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 7, 2017: Executive Session: 02/07/2017 LOB 303
  • February 15, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0321h (NT) for 02/15/2017 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2017: Amendment #2017-0321h : AA VV 02/15/2017
  • February 15, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0321h: MA VV 02/15/2017
  • February 15, 2017: Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs 02/15/2017
  • February 15, 2017: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 46(f) 02/15/2017
  • February 16, 2017: Introduced 02/16/2017 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 18, 2017: Hearing: 04/18/2017, Room 101, LOB, 01:15 pm
  • April 25, 2017: Hearing: 04/25/2017, Room 101, LOB, 02:00 pm, on proposed amendment #2017-1477s
  • May 11, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1625s , 05/11/2017
  • May 11, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-1625s , AA, VV; 05/11/2017
  • May 11, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1625s, RC 21Y-2N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/11/2017
  • May 18, 2017: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1625s (Rep. John T. O'Connor): MA VV 05/18/2017
  • May 31, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 05/31/2017)
  • June 1, 2017: Enrolled 06/01/2017
  • June 16, 2017: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/16/2017; Chapter 128; Eff. 8/15/2017

Laws It Would Change

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