2004 Senate Bill 988 / Public Act 187

Let nurse practitioners conduct mandated physical exams

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 12, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To extend to certified nurse practitioners the authority to conduct and certify the physical examinations required for boxers, referees, and judges before participating in a boxing contest. 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

April 20, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

April 21, 2004

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

April 22, 2004

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

April 22, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 15, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

June 17, 2004

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 104 to 0 (details)

To extend to certified nurse practitioners the authority to conduct and certify the physical examinations required for boxers, referees, and judges before participating in a boxing contest. 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.

Received in the Senate

June 22, 2004

June 23, 2004

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 8, 2004