2005 House Bill 4821 / Public Act 89

Establish pharmacists’ “review entity”

Introduced in the House

May 24, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Leslie Mortimer (R-65)

To define an organization established by the Michigan Pharmacists Association as a “review entity,” which have the mission of advancing health care research or health care education; maintaining health care professional standards; reviewing the qualifications, competence, and performance of health care professionals; providing financial oversight of governmentally funded health programs; and more.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 31, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 9, 2005

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 14, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 23, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 29, 2005

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To define an organization established by the Michigan Pharmacists Association as a “review entity,” which have the mission of advancing health care research or health care education; maintaining health care professional standards; reviewing the qualifications, competence, and performance of health care professionals; providing financial oversight of governmentally funded health programs; and more.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 20, 2005