H.353 (Act 131)

An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Sponsors: Rep. Mari Cordes

Last Recorded Action: 5/12/2022 - House message: Governor approved bill on May 24, 2022

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
1:15 PM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Mari Cordes, Lead Sponsor
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
1:00 PM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Emily Brown, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:00 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Testimony and committee discussion

Rep. Mari Cordes, Sponsor, Addison-4
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
10:45 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Testimony and committee discussion, continued

Charles Storrow, Leonine Public Affairs, MVP Healthcare
Sam Hallemeier, Director of State Affairs, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
Steven Larrabee, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, CVS Health
1:00 PM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Testimony and committee discussion, continued

Lauren Bode, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
Lynne Vezina, Pharmacist and Owner, Vermont Family Pharmacy
Marty Irons, Representative, Vermont Pharmacists Association
Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
Emily Brown, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
After the Floor

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Committee discussion

Friday, March 11, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
2:30 PM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Walk-through of new draft, committee discussion, and possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Emily Brown, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Charles Storrow, Leonine Public Affairs, MVP Healthcare
Steven Larrabee, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, CVS Health
Sam Hallemeier, Director of State Affairs, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
3:00 PM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

potential vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Mari Cordes, Sponsor of the bill
Friday, March 18, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Overview of pharmacy benefit managers by counsel

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Lauren Bode, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Corey Duteau, Pharmacy Manager, Freedom Pharmacy
Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Nancy Hogue, Pharmacy Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Charles Storrow, Leonine Public Affairs, MVP Healthcare
Steven Larrabee, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, CVS Health
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Wes McMillian, Director of Pharmacy Services, UVM Medical Center
Jonathon Heiser, Central Vermont Medical Center
Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Friday, April 22, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:00 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Committee Discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:15 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Emily Brown, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 29, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:45 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Committee Discussion and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:15 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Committee Discussion and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 6, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Committee Discussion and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
After Caucus of the Whole

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Review of Senate Proposal of Amendment

Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Discussion of Amendment and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
9:00 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Emily Brown, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation