RI S2804 | 2014 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on July 3 2014 - 100% progression
Action: 2014-07-03 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on July 3 2014 - 100% progression
Action: 2014-07-03 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Allows optometrists to prescribe hydrocodone-containing medications despite the fact that hydrocodone is a schedule II Substance. This act would also limit the prescription of hydrocodone-containing medications to no more than 72 hours.
Title
Optometrists
Sponsors
Roll Calls
Senate - Passage (Y: 36 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
House - Passage in concurrence (Y: 65 N: 0 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [PASS]
House - Passage in concurrence (Y: 65 N: 0 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-03 | House | Signed by Governor |
| 2014-07-02 | House | Transmitted to Governor |
| 2014-06-21 | Senate | House passed in concurrence |
| 2014-06-20 | Senate | Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2014) |
| 2014-06-20 | Senate | Senate read and passed |
| 2014-06-20 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2014) |
| 2014-06-20 | Senate | Committee recommends passage |
| 2014-06-20 | Senate | Scheduled for consideration (06/20/2014) |
| 2014-05-20 | Senate | Committee heard |
| 2014-05-16 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2014) |
| 2014-03-25 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services |
