Introduced
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To extend to certified nurse practitioners the authority to conduct and certify the physical examination required for licensure as a driver's training instructor. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 979 to 989 that extend to nurses and/or certified nurse practitioners the authority to conduct physical examinations mandated by various statutes, which under current law must be conducted by a physician. A nurse practitioner is a type of nurse who has advanced training beyond that required for initial licensure and who has demonstrated competency through examinations.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that makes explicit that it would not mandate any new or additional third party reimbursement or worker's compensation benefits.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would incorporate changes to the law made by Public Act 70 of 2004, which, among other things, transferred responsibility for administering the driver education program from the Department of Education to the Department of State.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To extend to certified nurse practitioners the authority to conduct and certify the physical examination required for licensure as a driver's training instructor. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 979 to 989 that extend to nurses and/or certified nurse practitioners the authority to conduct physical examinations mandated by various statutes, which under current law must be conducted by a physician. A nurse practitioner is a type of nurse who has advanced training beyond that required for initial licensure and who has demonstrated competency through examinations.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
