2004 House Bill 6021 / Public Act 329

Allow use of certain returned pharmaceuticals

Introduced in the House

June 16, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Mike Pumford (R-100)

To allow pharmacists to re-dispense undeteriorated prescription drugs that have been returned from a health care facility in which the drugs did not leave the custody of a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse who is responsible for their security, handling, and administration.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 22, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 24, 2004

Substitute offered

To limit the bill to prison pharmacies.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Stephen Adamini (D-109)

To establish as the intent of the legislature that the Department of Corrections must employ at least seven pharmacists.

The amendment failed 43 to 62 (details)

Passed in the House 91 to 14 (details)

To exempt from the ban on reselling or redispensing prescription drugs pharmacies operated by the Department of Corrections or under contract with the department, if the drugs did not leave the custody of a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse who is responsible for their security, handling, and administration.

Received in the Senate

June 29, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

July 6, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 4, 2004

Amendment offered

To also apply the bill to drugs dispensed in county jails.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Sen. Michael Prusi (D-38)

To establish as the intent of the legislature that the Department of Corrections must employ at least seven pharmacists.

The amendment failed 16 to 20 (details)

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To exempt from the ban on reselling or redispensing prescription drugs pharmacies operated by the Department of Corrections or under contract with the department, or drugs dispensed in county jails, if the drugs did not leave the custody of a registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse who is responsible for their security, handling, and administration.

Received in the House

Aug. 4, 2004

Sept. 9, 2004

Passed in the House 92 to 12 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 22, 2004