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SJR 45 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Pharmacy benefits manager; directing LSA director to retain national consultant to study and report on effects of pharmacy benefits manager practices in the State of Alabama

SJR 45 is a resolution directing Alabama's Legislative Services Agency to hire a national consultant to study pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) practices. The consultant will examine how PBMs negotiate drug pricing, set reimbursement rates for pharmacies, and impact prescription drug costs and access to medications across Alabama. This study specifically aims to assess PBM practices' role in pharmacy closures - particularly in rural communities - and their effects on the drug supply chain. The consultant must report findings by December 1, 2025, to state leaders. This resolution does not create new laws but seeks to inform future policy decisions.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Signed Apr 14, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 14, 2025
MINOR
This bill transitioned from its introduced version to its enrolled (final) version, representing completion of the legislative process. The primary changes are technical formatting updates, including page numbering, document identifiers, and the addition of certification signatures from Senate and House leadership. No substantive policy changes, scope modifications, or new provisions were added to the bill's text.
TECHNICAL

Document status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' with updated page numbering and document identifiers (U99QFDG-1 to U99QFDG-2)

Added certification signatures and dates from Senate President and House Speaker confirming passage of the bill

Updated sponsor list formatting and removed draft identifiers (RFD) in favor of final version markers

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from Rules (Rules)
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Butler motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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