BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 3169: Purchase of prescriptions

Regarding purchase of prescription medications by county and municipal government agencies.

Summary

  • Provides that, in negotiating price discounts with prescription drug manufacturers for state purchased health care programs, the health care authority shall also negotiate such discounts for county and municipal government agencies, including jails and public health agencies, that prescribe or dispense medications.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 3, 2004
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Al O'Brien (D-1)
Introduced
February 3, 2004 in the House
Last action
February 3, 2004

AN ACT Relating to purchase of prescription medications by county and municipal government agencies;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Al O'Brien (D-1)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to Health Care.

HB 3169 in other sessions

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