Relating to pseudoephedrine; and prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Allows pharmacist or pharmacy technician to transfer drug containing pseudoephedrine without prescription to person who is at least 18 years of age and presents person's valid government-issued photo identification. Requires pharmacist or pharmacy technician, prior to transfer, to submit specified information into electronic system designed to prevent illegal transfer of drugs containing pseudoephedrine. Requires pharmacist or pharmacy technician to record specified information about transfer of drug containing pseudoephedrine. Specifies maximum amount of pseudoephedrine that person may receive without prescription. Establishes storage requirements for drug containing pseudoephedrine. Clarifies that measure does not apply to drugs transferred pursuant to prescription. Punishes violation by 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Becomes operative January 1, 2022. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Jun 2021
House Passage
Jun 2021
Senate Passage
Jun 2021
Signed into Law
Jun 2021
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Signed Jun 16, 2021
Floor votes · Senate Jun 7, 2021 · House Apr 28, 2021
How they voted
20–2
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 23
Jun 7, 2021
D
Democratic14
85% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican8
87% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Jun 16, 2021
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Jun 8, 2021
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 8, 2021
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 7, 2021
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.
upper
Jun 7, 2021
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Knopp. Passed.
upper
Jun 3, 2021
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
upper
Apr 29, 2021
Committee
Referred to Health Care.
upper
Apr 28, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Apr 28, 2021
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Post. Passed.
lower
Apr 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Health Care.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
4 primary · 26 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
AS
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
P
Bill Post
RRepublican
P
Kim Thatcher
RRepublican
P
Michael Dembrow
DDemocratic
Co
BB
Brian Boquist
IIndependent
Co
Cedric Hayden
RRepublican
Co
CT
Chuck Thomsen
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Bonham
RRepublican
Co
David Smith
RRepublican
Co
ES
Elizabeth Steiner
DDemocratic
Co
Fred Girod
RRepublican
Co
Greg Smith
RRepublican
Co
JZ
Jack Zika
RRepublican
Co
Janeen Sollman
DDemocratic
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