SENIORS PHARMA ASSISTNC RELIEF Senate SponsorsSen. Michael W. Frerichs-Pat McGuire-William R. Haine-Iris Y. Martinez, David Koehler and John G. Mulroe 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die New ActCreates the Seniors Pharmaceutical Assistance Relief Program Act. Provides that it is the purpose of this Act to ensure that the State's senior population has access to affordable prescription drugs. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, beginning July 1, 2012, to establish and administer a Seniors Pharmaceutical Assistance Relief Program with the cooperation of local area agencies on aging. Contains provisions concerning eligibility standards; application standards; and rulemaking. Effective July 1, 2012. 5/30/2012SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs 5/30/2012SenateFirst Reading 5/30/2012SenateReferred to Assignments 5/31/2012SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pat McGuire 8/17/2012SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 9/18/2012SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 10/22/2012SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 11/29/2012SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die