SB 229 (2022): relative to pharmacist administration of vaccines.

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SB 229 (2022)

relative to pharmacist administration of vaccines.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 274

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0457s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0457s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2022 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 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 5, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1334h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1334h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2022-2099e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2022-2099) was considered. These correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 24, 2022, making it Chapter 274 of the session laws. It took effect on September 22, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2022, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • April 5, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • April 5, 2022, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0457s — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1334h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 27, 2022: Hearing: 01/27/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0457s , 02/16/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0457s , AA, VV; 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0457s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/16/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 5, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/05/2022 10:20 am LOB 205-207
  • April 5, 2022: Executive Session: 04/05/2022 10:00 am LOB 205-207
  • April 11, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1334h (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 21, 2022: Amendment # 1334h: AA VV 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1334h: MA VV 04/21/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2022-2099e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/26/2022)
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • June 7, 2022: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2022-2099- EBA: AA VV (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • June 24, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/24/2022; Chapter 0274; Effective 09/22/2022

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