BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1789

HB 1789: Prescriptions/out-of-state

Concerning the filling of prescriptions written by out-of-state prescribers.

Summary

  • The six-month limit on prescription refills written by authorized out-of-state prescribers is removed. The obsolete nomenclature of podiatric physicians as "podiatrists" is corrected.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1789), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedFeb 11, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 1991
  4. Passed SenateApr 9, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 22, 1991
Prime sponsor
Dennis Braddock (D-42)
Introduced
February 11, 1991 in the House
Last action
April 22, 1991
Session law
Chapter 30, Laws of 1991
Versions
HB 1789, SHB 1789

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dennis Braddock (D-42)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 12, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1789
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

April 9, 1991
Version voted on: SHB 1789
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican23002
How each member voted

History

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HB 1789 in other sessions

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