30th Legislature(2017-2018)

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  • Bill HB 159
  • Current Status CHAPTER 2 SSSLA 17
  • Status Date 07/25/2017
  • Bill Version SCS CSHB 159(FIN)
  • Short Title OPIOIDS;PRESCRIPTIONS;DATABASE;LICENSES
  • Sponsor(S) HOUSE RULES BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR
  • Title "An Act relating to the prescription of opioids; relating to voluntary nonopioid directives; relating to the controlled substance prescription database; relating to the practice of dentistry; relating to the practice of pharmacy; relating to the practice of medicine; relating to the practice of podiatry; relating to the practice of osteopathy; relating to the practice of nursing; relating to the practice of optometry; relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; relating to the duties of the Board of Pharmacy; relating to pharmacists; relating to the definition of 'practitioner'; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 73, ch. 25, SLA 2016; and providing for an effective date."
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Full Text of HB 159 Intro/ Offered Passed
Version Amended Name PDF Date House Senate
HB0159A HB 159 pdf
HB0159B CSHB 159(HSS) pdf
HB0159C CSHB 159(FIN) pdf
HB0159D CSHB 159(FIN) am pdf
HB0159E SCS CSHB 159(FIN) pdf
Manifest Error(s) pdf

HB0159Z Enrolled HB 159 pdf

Fiscal Action Summary

HB 159 Published
Fiscal Note Preparer Date Chamber Fiscal Impact Cmte Report Approp Bill
pdf Fiscal Note 1 Corrections H N HGOV, HHSS
pdf Fiscal Note 2 Health & Social Services - Dept. H N HGOV, HHSS, HFIN, SFIN
pdf Fiscal Note 3 Commerce, Community & Economic Dev H Y HGOV, HHSS, HFIN, SFIN, HFNP HB 57

Bill Amendments Summary

  • Bill : HB 159

Amendments that are adopted are incorporated into the next version of the bill.
PDF versions of the amendment may have slight variations from the Journal entry. The Journal should be considered the authoritative version.

Action Journal
Amendment Chamber Action Date Page PDF
AM 1 H AM NO 1 OFFERED 1516 pdf
AM 1 to AM 1 H AM 1 TO AM 1 ADOPTED UC 1517 pdf
AM 1 to AM 1 H AM NO 1 AS AM ADOPTED Y33 E6 A1 1517 pdf
AM 2 H AM NO 2 FAILED Y11 N22 E7 1518 pdf
AM 3 H AM NO 3 FAILED Y10 N23 E7 1519 pdf
AM 4 H AM NO 4 FAILED Y9 N24 E7 1520 pdf

House and Senate Minutes/Recordings

  • Bill : HB 159
Meeting Date Start Time Title Meeting Details
5/30/2017 3:30 PM SENATE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
5/11/2017 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
4/27/2017 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
4/11/2017 3:00 PM HOUSE HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Minutes Audio/Video
3/30/2017 3:00 PM HOUSE HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Minutes Audio/Video
3/18/2017 3:00 PM HOUSE HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Minutes Audio/Video

Documents for Bill HB 159 30th Legislature

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Document Name Date/Time Subjects
HB 159 (FIN) v N Summary of Changes.pdf SFIN 5/30/2017 3:30:00 PM
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HB159 Sponsor Statement - Governor Transmittal Letter 3.6.17.pdf SFIN 5/30/2017 3:30:00 PM
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HB159 Changes to include from SB 79.pdf SFIN 5/30/2017 3:30:00 PM
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SB 79
HB 159 Work Draft version N.pdf SFIN 5/30/2017 3:30:00 PM
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HB 159 Comparison of HB 159 and SB 79 - 5.22.17.pdf SFIN 5/30/2017 3:30:00 PM
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SB 79
HB 159 Sectional Analysis Version U.A 5.24.17.pdf SFIN 5/30/2017 3:30:00 PM
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SB 79 HB 159 Supporting Document - LOS from ASHNHA.pdf SFIN 5/23/2017 1:30:00 PM
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SB 79
SB 79 Hb 159 Public Testimony Todd.pdf SFIN 5/23/2017 1:30:00 PM
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SB 79
HB 159 CDC Data Opiod RX-Use.pdf HFIN 5/11/2017 1:30:00 PM
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HB 159 Backup for Amendment 5.pdf HFIN 5/11/2017 1:30:00 PM
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HB 159 Conceptual Amendment New 5 Gara.pdf HFIN 5/11/2017 1:30:00 PM
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HB 159 - Amendments 5.11.17.pdf HFIN 5/11/2017 1:30:00 PM
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SB 79 HB 159 Supporting Document - LOS from ASHNHA.pdf SHSS 5/9/2017 3:30:00 PM
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SB 79
HB 159 -Background -CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for chronic pain_2016.pdf HFIN 4/27/2017 1:30:00 PM
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HB159_Amend_042417.pdf HFIN 4/27/2017 1:30:00 PM
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HB159 SB 79 Supporting Document LOS from ASHNHA.pdf HFIN 4/27/2017 1:30:00 PM
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SB 79
HB159 Supporting Document - LOS from Alaska Dental Society.pdf HFIN 4/20/2017 1:30:00 PM
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HB159 Summary of Amendments 4.12.17.pdf HFIN 4/20/2017 1:30:00 PM
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HB159 Sectional Analysis Version O 4.12.17.pdf HFIN 4/20/2017 1:30:00 PM
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HB159 SB 79 Supporting Document LOS from MSHF.pdf HFIN 4/20/2017 1:30:00 PM
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SB 79
HB 159 Draft Proposed Blank CS ver J 4.6.2017.pdf HHSS 4/8/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/11/2017 3:00:00 PM
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HB 159 Draft Proposed Proposed Amendment J.1 4.6.2017.pdf HHSS 4/8/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/11/2017 3:00:00 PM
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HB 159 Governor's Amendment.pdf HHSS 3/30/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/4/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/11/2017 3:00:00 PM
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HB159 Supporting Document - Opioid Bill FAQ 3.23.17.pdf HHSS 3/25/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 3/30/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/4/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/11/2017 3:00:00 PM
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HB159 Supporting Document - PDMP side by side comparison 3.23.17.pdf HHSS 3/25/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 3/30/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/4/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/11/2017 3:00:00 PM
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HB159 Supporting Document - Letter from Alaska Dental Society.pdf HHSS 3/25/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 3/30/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/4/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/11/2017 3:00:00 PM
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HB159 Sponsor Statement 3.6.17.pdf HHSS 3/18/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 3/25/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 3/30/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/4/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/11/2017 3:00:00 PM
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HB159 Fiscal Note DHSS-PHAS 3.6.17.pdf HHSS 3/18/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 3/25/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 3/30/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/4/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/11/2017 3:00:00 PM
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HB0159 ver A 3.6.17.pdf HHSS 3/18/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 3/25/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 3/30/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/4/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/11/2017 3:00:00 PM
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HB 159 Sectional Analysis ver A 3.6.17.pdf HHSS 3/18/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 3/25/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 3/30/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/4/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHSS 4/11/2017 3:00:00 PM
HB 159
Jrn Date Jrn Page Text
407 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
407 (H) HSS, FIN
407 (H) FN1: ZERO(COR)
407 (H) FN2: ZERO(DHS)
407 (H) FN3: (CED)
407 (H) GOVERNOR'S TRANSMITTAL LETTER
Text (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM CAPITOL 106
Text (H) Heard & Held
Min (H) Minutes (HHSS)
Text (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM CAPITOL 106
Text (H) -- MEETING CANCELED --
Text (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM CAPITOL 106
Text (H) Heard & Held
Min (H) Minutes (HHSS)
Text (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM CAPITOL 106
Text (H) Scheduled but Not Heard
Min (H) Minutes (HHSS)
Text (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM CAPITOL 106
Text (H) -- MEETING CANCELED --
Text (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM CAPITOL 106
Text (H) Moved CSHB 159(HSS) Out of Committee
Min (H) Minutes (HHSS)
1058 (H) HSS RPT CS(HSS) NT 6DP
1058 (H) DP: JOHNSTON, TARR, EDGMON, SULLIVAN-LEONARD, KITO, SPOHNHOLZ
1058 (H) FN1: ZERO(COR)
1058 (H) FN2: ZERO(DHS)
1058 (H) FN3: (CED)
Text (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE 519
Text (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled>
Min (H) Minutes (HFIN)
Text (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE 519
Text (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to Ten Minutes Following Session --
Min (H) Minutes (HFIN)
Text (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE 519
Text (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled>
Min (H) Minutes (HFIN)
Text (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE 519
Text (H) Moved CSHB 159(FIN) Out of Committee
Min (H) Minutes (HFIN)
1362 (H) FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 7DP 1DNP 3AM
1362 (H) DP: PRUITT, ORTIZ, THOMPSON, GUTTENBERG, GRENN, SEATON, FOSTER
1362 (H) DNP: WILSON
1362 (H) AM: KAWASAKI, TILTON, GARA
1362 (H) FN2: ZERO(DHS)
1362 (H) FN3: (CED)
1350 (S) FIRST SPECIAL SESSION BILL
1500 (H) FIRST SPECIAL SESSION BILL
1515 (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/22/2017
1515 (H) READ THE SECOND TIME
1516 (H) FIN CS ADOPTED UC
1516 (H) AM NO 1 OFFERED
1517 (H) AM 1 TO AM 1 ADOPTED UC
1517 (H) AM NO 1 AS AM ADOPTED Y33 E6 A1
1518 (H) AM NO 2 FAILED Y11 N22 E7
1519 (H) AM NO 3 FAILED Y10 N23 E7
1520 (H) AM NO 4 FAILED Y9 N24 E7
1520 (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC
1520 (H) READ THE THIRD TIME CSHB 159(FIN) AM
1521 (H) PASSED Y25 N8 E7
1521 (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) ADOPTED Y29 N4 E7
1523 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
1523 (H) VERSION: CSHB 159(FIN) AM
1385 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
1385 (S) FIN
Text (S) FINANCE at 03:30 PM SENATE FINANCE 532
Text (S) Moved SCS CSHB 159(FIN) Out of Committee -- Please Note Time --
Min (S) Minutes (SFIN)
1390 (S) FIN RPT SCS 6DP 1NR NEW TITLE
1390 (S) TITLE CHANGE: SCR 101
1390 (S) DP: HOFFMAN, MACKINNON, BISHOP, VON IMHOF, OLSON, MICCICHE
1390 (S) NR: HUGHES
1390 (S) FN2: ZERO(DHS)
1390 (S) FN3: (CED)
1391 (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/31/2017
1391 (S) READ THE SECOND TIME
1391 (S) FIN SCS ADOPTED UC
1391 (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 6/1 CALENDAR
1396 (S) READ THE THIRD TIME SCS CSHB 159(FIN)
1396 (S) PASSED Y17 N1 E2
1396 (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE
1400 (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H) AS AMENDED
1400 (S) VERSION: SCS CSHB 159(FIN)
1551 (H) CONCUR MESSAGE READ AND HELD
1480 (S) SECOND SPECIAL SESSION BILL
1482 (S) WAIVE UNIFORM RULE 47 UC
1678 (H) SECOND SPECIAL SESSION BILL
1684 (H) WAIVE UNIFORM RULE 47 UC
1684 (H) CONCUR MESSAGE TAKEN UP
1685 (H) TITLE CHANGE: SCR 101
1685 (H) CONCUR AM OF (S) Y29 N10 E1
1686 (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE
1705 (H) MANIFEST ERROR(S)
1719 (H) LEG FINANCE APPROPRIATION MESSAGE 6/28/17
1719 (H) FN(S) ATTACHED TO APPROP. BILL HB 57
1719 (H) FN3: (CED)
1781 (H) 9:13 AM 7/17/17 TRANSMITTED TO GOVERNOR
1771 (H) SIGNED INTO LAW 7/25 CHAPTER 2 SSSLA 17
1771 (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER
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