SB 450 (2022): relative to the prescription drug affordability board.

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SB 450 (2022)

relative to the prescription drug affordability board.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 244

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1202s). The committee's amendment (2022-1202s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 31, 2022, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2022-1254s), offered by Sen. Sherman, was adopted on a voice vote on March 31, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 31, 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 31, 2022 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 25, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House rejected a motion to study it after the session ends on a division vote 164–168. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 173–161. On May 4, 2022 the House failed “Reconsider SB450” on a division vote 157–175, on a motion by Rep. Goley. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2022, making it Chapter 244 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2022, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 25, 2022, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304
  • April 25, 2022, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • March 31, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2022-1202s and 2022-1254s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 164, nays 168, failed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 173, nays 161, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Reconsider SB450 — yeas 157, nays 175, failed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 20, 2022: Hearing: 01/20/2022, Room 101, LOB, 11:00 am
  • March 31, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1202s , 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1202s , AA, VV; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Sen. Sherman Floor Amendment #2022-1254s , AA, VV; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2022-1202s and 2022-1254s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Introduced 03/31/2022 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 25, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/25/2022 11:15 am LOB 302-304
  • April 25, 2022: Executive Session: 04/25/2022 11:15 am LOB 302-304
  • April 26, 2022: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 10-9; RC)
  • April 26, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • May 4, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MF DV 164-168 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA RC 173-161 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Reconsider SB450 (Rep. Goley): MF DV 157-175 05/04/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • June 17, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2022; Chapter 0244; Effective 07/01/2022

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