SB 50 (2023): relative to pharmaceutical drug take-back programs.

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SB 50 (2023)

relative to pharmaceutical drug take-back programs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 58

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0295s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0295s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 9, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 9, 2023 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 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2023. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2023, making it Chapter 58 of the session laws. It took effect on July 31, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2023, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 29, 2023, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 201-203
  • April 19, 2023, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 201-203

Votes

  • February 9, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0295s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced 01/05/2023 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 25, 2023: Hearing: 01/25/2023, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am
  • February 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0295s , 02/09/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 9, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0295s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/09/2023
  • February 9, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0295s , AA, VV; 02/09/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 29, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/29/2023 11:00 am LOB 201-203
  • April 19, 2023: Executive Session: 04/19/2023 11:30 am LOB 201-203
  • April 19, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/19/2023 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/18/2023)
  • June 1, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 06/01/2023; Chapter 0058; Effective 07/31/2023

Laws It Would Change

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