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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2458

HB 2458: Rx donation program

Concerning participation in the prescription drug donation program.

Summary

  • Allows individuals to donate unused prescription drugs that meet certain quality standards to a pharmacy for redistribution to patients at no cost.
  • Removes the requirement that priority for receiving donated drugs be given to patients with an income of 200 percent of the federal poverty level or less.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2458), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2016
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2016
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2016
  3. Passed HouseFeb 11, 2016
  4. Passed SenateMar 2, 2016
  5. GovernorMar 29, 2016
  6. LawMar 29, 2016
Prime sponsor
Kevin Parker (R-6)
Introduced
January 13, 2016 in the House
Last action
March 29, 2016
Session law
Chapter 43, Laws of 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2458, ESHB 2458

AN ACT Relating to participation in the prescription drug donation program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kevin Parker (R-6)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Eileen Cody D-34Marcus Riccelli D-3Jeff Holy R-6Steve Tharinger D-24

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 11, 2016
Version voted on: ESHB 2458
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican47000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 2, 2016
Version voted on: ESHB 2458
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican25000
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 7, 2016
Version voted on: ESHB 2458
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican46002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 1/1/2017. (ESHB 2458)
  2. Chapter 43, 2016 Laws. (ESHB 2458)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 2458)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2458)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2458)
  6. President signed. (ESHB 2458)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 2458)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 2458)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 2458)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2458)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 2458)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2458)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2458)
  14. HLTH - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 2458)
  15. First reading, referred to Health Care. (ESHB 2458)
  16. First reading, referred to Health Care. (ESHB 2458)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 2458)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2458)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2458)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2458)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2458)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2458)
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  26. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2458)
  27. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  28. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2458 in other sessions

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