LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 2, 2007

TO:	Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB800 by Patrick, Dan (Relating to the delegation of certain medical acts by a physician to an advanced practice nurse or physician assistant.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the delegation of certain medical acts by a physician to an advanced practice nurse or physician assistant.  Based on the analysis of the Texas Medical Board and the Board of Nurse Examiners, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.

The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote in each house.  If the bill does not receive a two-thirds vote in each house, the bill would take effect September 1, 2007.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

507 Board of Nurse Examiners, 503 Texas Medical Board

LBB Staff:

JOB, CL, NV