2005 House Bill 5239

Allow nurse practitioner disability exams

Introduced in the House

Sept. 28, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Joe Hune (R-47)

To allow a certified nurse practitioner (rather than only a physician) to determine that a person is eligible for certain disability benefits under Michigan employment security act.

Referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training, and Safety

Oct. 12, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 6, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 7, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 96 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 8, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor