Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB2438 by Rodríguez (Relating to the authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
This bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses. The bill makes conforming amendments to the Government, Health and Safety, Human Resources, and Insurance Codes. Based on information provided by the Board of Nursing, Texas Medical Board, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Board of Pharmacy, and Employees Retirement System, this analysis assumes that the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
The bill would take effect on September 1, 2019.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
507 Texas Board of Nursing, 327 Employees Retirement System, 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation, 503 Texas Medical Board, 515 Board of Pharmacy