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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5416

SB 5416: Prescription information

Concerning prescription information.

Summary

  • Authorizes the electronic prescribing of Schedule II controlled substances and clarifies the authority for Schedule III through V controlled substances to be prescribed electronically.
  • Prohibits dispensing Schedule II controlled substances more than six months after the issuance of the prescription and limits Schedule III through V controlled substances to no more than five refills.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5416), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2013
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 2013
  2. Out of committeeFeb 19, 2013
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 2013
  4. Passed HouseApr 16, 2013
  5. GovernorMay 16, 2013
  6. LawMay 16, 2013
Prime sponsor
Barbara Bailey (R-10)
Introduced
January 29, 2013 in the Senate
Last action
May 16, 2013
Session law
Chapter 276, Laws of 2013
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1155
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5416, SSB 5416

AN ACT Relating to prescription information;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Barbara Bailey (R-10)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Nathan Schlicher D-26Senator R-2Karen Keiser D-33

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2013
Version voted on: SSB 5416
48 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican22100
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Nay (1)

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House · Final Passage

Passed April 16, 2013
Version voted on: SSB 5416
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican42001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2013. (SSB 5416)
  2. Chapter 276, 2013 Laws. (SSB 5416)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5416)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5416)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5416)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5416)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5416)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5416)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5416)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5416)
  11. HCW - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5416)
  12. HCW - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5416)
  13. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (SSB 5416)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5416)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5416)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5416)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5416)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  20. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5416)
  21. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5416)
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  24. HLTH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5416)
  25. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5416)
  26. Minority; without recommendation.
  27. HLTH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  28. First reading, referred to Health Care.

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