BUS DRIVER PHYSICAL EXAM S.B. 979 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 979 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
Sponsor: Senator Bruce Patterson
Committee: Health Policy
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Pupil Transportation Act to allow a certified nurse practitioner to perform an annual physical examination of a school bus driver. (The Act currently requires the examination to be performed by a licensed physician or physician's assistant.) The bill specifies that the amended section of the Act would not require new or additional third party reimbursement or worker's compensation benefits for services rendered.
MCL 257.1853 Legislative Analyst: Julie Koval
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 4-8-04 Fiscal Analyst: Joe Carrasco
floor\sb979 (S-1) Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb979/0304