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Esteemed Jimmy
Jimmy7812
Junior Chimp
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Posts: 7,402
United States
Political Matrix
E: 2.47, S: -1.05
« on: August 05, 2019, 07:09:50 PM »
« edited: August 14, 2019, 06:59:48 AM by Esteemed Vice President Jimmy7812 »
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INSULIN PRICE CAP ACT

To set a maximum price on the cost of insulin.

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SECTION I.: NAME
    a.  This Act may be cited as the Insulin Price Cap Act.


SECTION II: PURPOSE
    a. This bill is in response to Colorado proposing such a bill in real life.
    b. This bill proposes curbing the cost of insulin to patients (esp. those with diabetes) who need the drug for medical necessity reasons.
    c. This bill combats the pharmaceutical price gouging issue with this drug.
    d. The price of insulin out-of-pocket shall be capped at $45, though regions can set the cap lower if they wish.
    e. All health insurance plans-- whether individual, employer, or AtlasCare-- shall cover the insulin cap costs in their plans.


SECTION III: TIMING
    a. This act shall take effect fourteen (14) days after adoption.

Passed in the House of Representatives 8-0-0-1



As amended:
Passed in the Senate 4-0-0-2



Sponsor: Vern
Senate Designation: SB 19-37
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Esteemed Jimmy
Jimmy7812
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 7,402
United States
Political Matrix
E: 2.47, S: -1.05
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2019, 07:10:26 PM »
This needs a sponsor.
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Esteemed Jimmy
Jimmy7812
Junior Chimp
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Posts: 7,402
United States
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« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2019, 07:59:05 PM »

Senators have 24 hours for objections.
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Esteemed Jimmy
Jimmy7812
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 7,402
United States
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« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2019, 09:43:23 PM »
Vern is now recognized as the sponsor.
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Esteemed Jimmy
Jimmy7812
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 7,402
United States
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E: 2.47, S: -1.05
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2019, 02:32:47 PM »
Anyone have anything else to add?
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Esteemed Jimmy
Jimmy7812
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 7,402
United States
Political Matrix
E: 2.47, S: -1.05
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2019, 08:34:58 PM »
Amendment idea:

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INSULIN PRICE CAP ACT

To set a maximum price on the cost of insulin.

Quote
SECTION I.: NAME
    a.  This Act may be cited as the Insulin Price Cap Act.


SECTION II: PURPOSE
    a. This bill is in response to Colorado proposing such a bill in real life.
    b. This bill proposes curbing the cost of insulin to patients (esp. those with diabetes) who need the drug for medical necessity reasons.
    c. This bill combats the pharmaceutical price gouging issue with this drug.
    d. The price of insulin out-of-pocket shall be capped at $45, though regions can set the cap lower if they wish.
    e. All health insurance plans-- whether individual, employer, or AtlasCare-- shall cover the insulin cap costs in their plans.


SECTION III: TIMING
    a. This act shall take effect fourteen (14) days after adoption.
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Esteemed Jimmy
Jimmy7812
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 7,402
United States
Political Matrix
E: 2.47, S: -1.05
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2019, 10:01:41 PM »
Quote from: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee on August 08, 2019, 09:28:29 PM
Quote from: Amendment offered for the VP
INSULIN PRICE CAP ACT

To set a maximum price on the cost of insulin.

Quote
SECTION I.: NAME
    a.  This Act may be cited as the Insulin Price Cap Act.


SECTION II: PURPOSE
    a. This bill is in response to Colorado proposing such a bill in real life.
    b. This bill proposes curbing the cost of insulin to patients (esp. those with diabetes) who need the drug for medical necessity reasons.
    c. This bill combats the pharmaceutical price gouging issue with this drug.
    d. The price of insulin out-of-pocket shall be capped at $45, though regions can set the cap lower if they wish.
    e. All health insurance plans-- whether individual, employer, or AtlasCare-- shall cover the insulin cap costs in their plans.


SECTION III: TIMING
    a. This act shall take effect fourteen (14) days after adoption.

Senators have 24 hours for objections.
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Esteemed Jimmy
Jimmy7812
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 7,402
United States
Political Matrix
E: 2.47, S: -1.05
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2019, 03:42:12 PM »
With no objections, the bill now stands as:

Quote
INSULIN PRICE CAP ACT

To set a maximum price on the cost of insulin.

Quote
SECTION I.: NAME
    a.  This Act may be cited as the Insulin Price Cap Act.


SECTION II: PURPOSE
    a. This bill is in response to Colorado proposing such a bill in real life.
    b. This bill proposes curbing the cost of insulin to patients (esp. those with diabetes) who need the drug for medical necessity reasons.
    c. This bill combats the pharmaceutical price gouging issue with this drug.
    d. The price of insulin out-of-pocket shall be capped at $45, though regions can set the cap lower if they wish.
    e. All health insurance plans-- whether individual, employer, or AtlasCare-- shall cover the insulin cap costs in their plans.


SECTION III: TIMING
    a. This act shall take effect fourteen (14) days after adoption.
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Esteemed Jimmy
Jimmy7812
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 7,402
United States
Political Matrix
E: 2.47, S: -1.05
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2019, 09:05:51 PM »

Senators have 24 hours for objections.
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Esteemed Jimmy
Jimmy7812
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 7,402
United States
Political Matrix
E: 2.47, S: -1.05
« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2019, 09:07:12 AM »
A final vote has begun on this bill. Please vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.

Quote
INSULIN PRICE CAP ACT

To set a maximum price on the cost of insulin.

Quote
SECTION I.: NAME
    a.  This Act may be cited as the Insulin Price Cap Act.


SECTION II: PURPOSE
    a. This bill is in response to Colorado proposing such a bill in real life.
    b. This bill proposes curbing the cost of insulin to patients (esp. those with diabetes) who need the drug for medical necessity reasons.
    c. This bill combats the pharmaceutical price gouging issue with this drug.
    d. The price of insulin out-of-pocket shall be capped at $45, though regions can set the cap lower if they wish.
    e. All health insurance plans-- whether individual, employer, or AtlasCare-- shall cover the insulin cap costs in their plans.


SECTION III: TIMING
    a. This act shall take effect fourteen (14) days after adoption.
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Esteemed Jimmy
Jimmy7812
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 7,402
United States
Political Matrix
E: 2.47, S: -1.05
« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2019, 09:53:46 AM »
With a majority of senators voting to pass this bill, the vote will close in 24 hours or when all senators have voted, whichever is sooner, and any senator who wishes to change his or her vote must do so during that interval.
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Esteemed Jimmy
Jimmy7812
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 7,402
United States
Political Matrix
E: 2.47, S: -1.05
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2019, 06:57:00 AM »
SB 19-37 has passed by a vote of 6-0-0-0.
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Esteemed Jimmy
Jimmy7812
Junior Chimp
*****
Posts: 7,402
United States
Political Matrix
E: 2.47, S: -1.05
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2019, 06:59:26 AM »
« Edited: August 14, 2019, 10:07:29 AM by Esteemed Vice President Jimmy7812 »
Quote
INSULIN PRICE CAP ACT

To set a maximum price on the cost of insulin.

Quote
SECTION I.: NAME
    a.  This Act may be cited as the Insulin Price Cap Act.


SECTION II: PURPOSE
    a. This bill is in response to Colorado proposing such a bill in real life.
    b. This bill proposes curbing the cost of insulin to patients (esp. those with diabetes) who need the drug for medical necessity reasons.
    c. This bill combats the pharmaceutical price gouging issue with this drug.
    d. The price of insulin out-of-pocket shall be capped at $45, though regions can set the cap lower if they wish.
    e. All health insurance plans-- whether individual, employer, or AtlasCare-- shall cover the insulin cap costs in their plans.


SECTION III: TIMING
    a. This act shall take effect fourteen (14) days after adoption.

Passed in the House of Representatives 8-0-0-1



As amended:
Passed in the Senate 6-0-0-0
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