SB 354 (2018): relative to disclosure of information relative to lower cost drugs under the managed care law.

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SB 354 (2018)

relative to disclosure of information relative to lower cost drugs under the managed care law.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 22, 2018 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2018. The committee held a work session on April 17, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on April 18, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1588h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1588h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 26, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 26, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Daniel Innis. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. John Hunt.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2018, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 11, 2018, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 17, 2018, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 304
  • April 17, 2018, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 18, 2018: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 18, 2018, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 15, 2018, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • March 21, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1588h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Commerce
  • February 13, 2018: Hearing: 02/13/2018, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm
  • March 21, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/21/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/21/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 11, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/11/2018 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • April 17, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 01:30 PM LOB 302
  • April 18, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/18/2018 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • April 18, 2018: Executive Session: 04/18/2018 LOB 302
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1588h (NT) for 04/26/2018 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 26, 2018: Amendment #2018-1588h : AA VV 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1588h: MA VV 04/26/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Innis Moved to Concur with the House Amendment; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Innis Withdraws motion to Concur with the House Amendment; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Innis Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Hunt): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Hunt, Luneau, Plumer, Schwaegler 05/10/2018
  • May 11, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/15/2018, 03:00 pm, Room 100, SH
  • May 17, 2018: Conference Committee Report: Not Filed

Laws It Would Change

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