HB 1601-FN-A (2024): relative to the prescription drug affordability board.
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HB 1601-FN-A (2024)
relative to the prescription drug affordability board.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2024, with 11 people signed in online: 10 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gary Merchant (D - Sull 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Nagel (D - Belk 6)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
- Sen. Daryl Abbas (R - SD22)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 18, 2024, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
- February 7, 2024, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
Votes
- February 15, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 18, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/18/2024 01:15 pm LOB 306-308
- February 7, 2024: Executive Session: 02/07/2024 10:30 am LOB 306-308
- February 7, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/07/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- February 15, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/15/2024