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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5031

SB 5031: Methadone treatment program

Enlarging the scope of the methadone treatment program to the opiate substitution treatment program.

Summary

  • The term "opiate substitutes" replaces the term "methadone," to allow for the use of new synthetic opiates in the treatment of persons with heroin and other opiate addictions. Opiate substitute treatment is defined as dispensing opiate substitutes approved by the Federal Drug Administration and providing comprehensive rehabilitative services.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5031), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 27, 1995
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Hargrove (D-24)
Introduced
January 9, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1298
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5031, SSB 5031

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Hargrove (D-24)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Shirley Winsley R-28Margarita Prentice D-11

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 27, 1995
Version voted on: SSB 5031
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23002
Republican22002
How each member voted

Yea (45)

Excused (4)

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History

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SB 5031 in other sessions

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