HB 1780-FN (2018): prohibiting price gouging by certain prescription drug companies.

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HB 1780-FN (2018)

prohibiting price gouging by certain prescription drug companies.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2018. The committee held a work session on January 30, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2018, 2:10 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • January 30, 2018, 11:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • January 31, 2018: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • February 22, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 17, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/17/2018 02:10 PM LOB 302
  • January 30, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/30/2018 11:15 AM LOB 302
  • January 30, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/30/2018 01:15 PM LOB 302
  • January 31, 2018: Executive Session: 01/31/2018 LOB 302
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/22/2018 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 22, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/22/2018

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