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City of Baltimore
Council Bill R
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Introduced by: Councilmember Reisinger, President Scott
A Resolution Entitled
A Council Resolution concerning
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Request for State Action - Override Veto on Senate Bill 669 - Prescription Drug Affordability Board and Fund
For the purpose of calling on the Maryland General Assembly to override the Governor’s veto and pass Senate Bill 669 - Prescription Drug Affordability Board and Fund - as passage of this bill ensures access to affordable prescription drugs.
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Whereas, The Prescription Drug Affordability Board is mandated to examine prescription drug costs and affordability in the state, make prescription drugs more affordable for state and local government entities, and present a plan to the General Assembly describing how to make expensive drugs more affordable for all Marylanders;
Whereas, Senate Bill 669 levies a fee on pharmaceutical corporations, pharmacy benefits managers, and insurers to provide funding for the Prescription Drug Affordability Board;
Whereas, Marylanders across the state are struggling to afford the prescription drugs they need, often having to choose between their medication and other necessities, like rent and groceries;
Whereas, COVID-19 has demonstrated the devastating impacts that health disparities have on Baltimore City residents and the importance of affordable healthcare, including affordable prescription drugs;
Whereas, Senate Bill 669 - Prescription Drug Affordability Board and Fund - passed the House of Delegates, with a vote of 97-37, and the Senate unanimously, with a vote of 45-0; and
Whereas, The Governor vetoe...
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