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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6238

SB 6238: Schedule II prescriptions

Allowing the prescription of a schedule II controlled substance to treat a binge eating disorder. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Allowing the prescription of a schedule II controlled substance to treat certain disease states and conditions. )

Summary

  • Allows a schedule II amphetamine or non-narcotic stimulant to be prescribed for any disease states or conditions for which the United States Food and Drug Administration has approved an indication.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6238), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2016
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2016
  2. Out of committeeJan 26, 2016
  3. Passed SenateFeb 16, 2016
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 2016
  5. GovernorMar 30, 2016
  6. LawMar 31, 2016
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-18)
Introduced
January 13, 2016 in the Senate
Last action
March 31, 2016
Session law
Chapter 150, Laws of 2016
Companion bill
HB 2431
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6238, SSB 6238

AN ACT Relating to the prescribing of schedule II controlled substances;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-18)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Karen Keiser D-33Annette Cleveland D-49Mark Miloscia R-30Maralyn Chase D-32

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 16, 2016
Version voted on: SSB 6238
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 3, 2016
Version voted on: SSB 6238
94 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican44301
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 8, 2016
Version voted on: SSB 6238
46 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22011
Republican24001
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/9/2016. (SSB 6238)
  2. Chapter 150, 2016 Laws. (SSB 6238)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 6238)
  4. Speaker signed. (SSB 6238)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6238)
  6. President signed. (SSB 6238)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 2. (SSB 6238)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 6238)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 6238)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6238)
  11. Committee recommendations adopted and the bill amended. (SSB 6238)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6238)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 6238)
  14. HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 6238)
  15. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (SSB 6238)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 6238)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6238)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6238)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6238)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6238)
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  24. HLTH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6238)
  25. HLTH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  26. First reading, referred to Health Care.

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