SB 483 (2018): relative to procedures for dispensing controlled drugs.
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SB 483 (2018)
relative to procedures for dispensing controlled drugs.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0425s). The committee's amendment (2018-0425s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2018 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 March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 23–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 16, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 17 to 0.
Sponsors
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Michael Cahill (D - Rock 17)
- Rep. Pamela Gordon (D - Rock 29)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2018, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
- April 10, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- April 17, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- October 16, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB205
Votes
- February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0425s — voice vote, passed
- April 26, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Health and Human Services
- January 25, 2018: Hearing: 01/25/2018, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am
- February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0425s , 02/15/2018
- February 15, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0425s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
- February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0425s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2018
- March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- April 10, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/10/2018 10:00 AM LOB 205
- April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB 205
- April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 04/26/2018 (Vote 23-0; CC)
- April 26, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 04/26/2018
- October 16, 2018: Executive Session: 10/16/2018 01:00 PM LOB205
- October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 17-0)