BILL · 2001–02 SESSION
SB 6201: Prescription drug price prog
Establishing the prescription drug price program.
Summary
- The prescription drug price program is established within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to lower prescription drug prices for uninsured and underinsured residents of the state. Retail pharmacies are required to sell prescription drugs to Washington residents at discounted prices.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJun 8, 2001
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Rosa Franklin (D-29)
- Introduced
- June 8, 2001 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2002
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to prescription drug prices;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Rosa Franklin (D-29)
15 co-sponsors (14 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
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