SANITARIAN CREDENTIALS H.B. 5664 (H-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 5664 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative John Stakoe
House Committee: Local Government and Urban Policy
Senate Committee: Local, Urban and State Affairs
CONTENT
The bill would amend Part 184 of the Public Health Code (which governs sanitarians) to do the following:
-- Adopt by reference the standards of the National Environmental Health Association as they exist on the bill's effective date relative to qualifications, education, and examinations.
-- Require the Department of Community Health (DCH) to accept the certification by that Association of the successful completion of any education or examination for purposes of registration under Part 184.
-- Create an advisory committee to make recommendations to the DCH concerning registration qualifications, training standards, and disciplinary actions.
-- Eliminate language creating the Michigan Board of Sanitarians.
MCL 333.18401 et al. Legislative Analyst: J.P. Finet
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would lead to minimal cost increases for the Department related to the creation and ongoing activities of the advisory committee. In addition, costs could be incurred related to the formal rule promulgation process if changes to the administrative rules were made.
Date Completed: 7-12-04 Fiscal Analyst: Dana Patterson
floor\hb5664 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. hb5664/0304