2007 Regular Session

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 8

File Code: Public Health
Sponsored By:
Senators Klausmeier, Astle, Brochin, Dyson, and Middleton
Entitled:
Federal Legislation Regarding Medicare Part D

Synopsis:

Urging the Maryland Congressional Delegation and the President of the United States to enact legislation to simplify premiums, deductibles, copayments, and formularies in plans made available to Medicare beneficiaries, and to encourage more insurers participating in the Medicare Part D prescription drug program to provide options that would include coverage in the gap in prescription drug coverage.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action
2/22
First Reading Senate Rules
3/2
Re-referred Finance
3/6
Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
3/20
Favorable Report by Finance
3/21
Favorable
Special Order 3/22 (Senator Klausmeier) Adopted
3/24
Favorable Report Adopted
Floor Amendment (Senator Harris) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/25
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
House Action
3/23
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Sponsored by:

Senator Katherine Klausmeier, District 8
Senator John C. Astle, District 30
Senator Jim Brochin, District 42
Senator Roy P. Dyson, District 29
Senator Thomas M. Middleton, District 28

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Congress, U.S
Drugs -see also- Controlled Dangerous Sub; Substance Abuse
Federal Government
Health Insurance -see also- HMOS; Managed Care Organizations
Legislation -see also- Corrective Leg; Curative Leg
Medical Assistance
Prices -see also- Consumer Price Index

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments (Displayed in PDF Format):
Senate
Number: 513529/01     Offered on: March 26, 2007   at: 4:10 p.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):
Senate
March 25, 2007: Third Reading Passed (47-0)