SB 573-FN-A (2018): relative to the controlled drug prescription health and safety program and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 573-FN-A (2018)

relative to the controlled drug prescription health and safety program and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 158

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 2018-0426s). The committee's amendment (2018-0426s) 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, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 15, 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 15, 2018 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2018. The committee met in executive session on March 28, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 5, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 5, 2018 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on April 9, 2018, April 10, 2018 and April 17, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 26–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 26, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2018, making it Chapter 158 of the session laws. It took effect on July 29, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2018, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 28, 2018: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 28, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 9, 2018, 11:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 10, 2018, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 17, 2018, 1:10 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 18, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0426s — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 25, 2018: Hearing: 01/25/2018, Room 101, LOB, 09:45 am
  • January 25, 2018: Hearing: 01/25/2018, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 am, on proposed amendment #2018-0177s
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0426s , 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0426s , AA, VV; 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0426s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/15/2018; SC 12A
  • March 15, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Introduced 03/15/2018 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 28, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/28/2018 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 28, 2018: Executive Session: 03/28/2018 LOB 205
  • April 5, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/05/2018 (Vote 17-1; CC)
  • April 5, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/05/2018
  • April 5, 2018: Referred to Finance 04/05/2018
  • April 9, 2018: Division III Work Session: 04/09/2018 11:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 10, 2018: Division III Work Session: 04/10/2018 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 17, 2018: Division I Work Session: 04/17/2018 01:10 PM LOB 212
  • April 18, 2018: Executive Session: 04/18/2018 01:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/26/2018 (Vote 26-0; RC)
  • April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/26/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/03/2018)
  • May 30, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/30/2018; Chapter 0158; Effective 07/29/2018

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