ANTIBIOTICS DISPOSAL-SUPERBUGS
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SR 1397 — ANTIBIOTICS DISPOSAL-SUPERBUGS
Last action — Resolution Adopted
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✓Introduced
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Urges the U.S. Congress to review existing federal laws for the disposal of unused antibiotics and to pass new laws to prevent the creation of "superbugs" and to fund research into the treatment of, and creation of, new drugs to fight antibiotic resistant "superbugs".
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
30 added · 35 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Senate Resolution 1397 emphasizes the importance of addressing the disposal of unused antibiotics to combat the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. It shifts the focus from pollution and environmental discharge to the specific need for better disposal practices. This change matters because it calls for new federal laws and funding for research, which could lead to more effective solutions for preventing antibiotic resistance, ultimately enhancing public health.
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Congress to review existing federal laws for the disposal of unused antibiotics and to pass new laws to prevent the creation 10000SR1397 Enrolled -2- LRB100 16643 MST 34383 r of antibiotic resistant bacteria and to fund research into the treatment of, and creation of, new drugs to fight antibiotic resistant bacteria;
Action History
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Resolution Adopted
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Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions April 10, 2018
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Be Adopted as Amended Public Health; 006-000-000
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Public Health
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
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Postponed - Public Health
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Assigned to Public Health
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Referred to Assignments
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Filed with Secretary
Sponsors
- Chapin Rose · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Chapin Rose Republican
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 0% | 0% | 33% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson, Toi W | — | Yea |
| McCarter, Kyle | — | Yea |
| McCann, Wm. Sam | — | Yea |
| Mulroe, John G | — | Yea |
| Van Pelt, Patricia | — | Yea |
| Raoul, Kwame | — | Not Voting |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 0% | 0% | 33% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson, Toi W | — | Yea |
| McCarter, Kyle | — | Yea |
| McCann, Wm. Sam | — | Yea |
| Mulroe, John G | — | Yea |
| Van Pelt, Patricia | — | Yea |
| Raoul, Kwame | — | Not Voting |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SR 1397 do?
- Urges the U.S. Congress to review existing federal laws for the disposal of unused antibiotics and to pass new laws to prevent the creation of "superbugs" and to fund research into the treatment of, and creation of, new drugs to fight antibiotic resistant "superbugs".
- Who sponsors SR 1397?
- SR 1397 is sponsored by Chapin Rose (Republican).
- What is the current status of SR 1397?
- This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SR 1397?
- Track SR 1397 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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