SB 45 (2021): relative to the controlled drug prescription health and safety program.

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SB 45 (2021)

relative to the controlled drug prescription health and safety program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 148

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0167s). The committee's amendment (2021-0167s) was adopted on a roll call 24–0 on February 11, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On February 11, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 25, 2021 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1253h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-1253h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 10, 2021 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 23, 2021, making it Chapter 148 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2021, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services
  • April 13, 2021, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Votes

  • February 11, 2021, Senate: Committee Amendment 0167s — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • February 11, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • June 3, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1253h — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2021, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced 01/06/2021 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 14, 2021: Remote Hearing: 01/20/2021, 01:15 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • February 11, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0167s , 02/11/2021
  • February 11, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-0167s , RC 24Y-0N, AA; 02/11/2021
  • February 11, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0167s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/11/2021
  • February 25, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 02/25/2021 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 13, 2021: Public Hearing: 04/13/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94103091494 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • May 5, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1253h (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • June 3, 2021: Amendment #2021-1253h : AA VV 06/03/2021
  • June 3, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1253h: MA VV 06/03/2021
  • June 10, 2021: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/10/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
  • July 23, 2021: Signed by the Governor on 07/23/2021; Chapter 0148
  • July 26, 2021: I. Sections 1-10 Effective as provided in Section 11
  • July 26, 2021: II. Remainder Effective 07/23/2021

Laws It Would Change

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