Bill: SB 919, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Health & Human Services
2nd Chamber Committee
House Public Health
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Positive |
Author(s)
José RodrÃguez
Sponsor(s)
Garnet F. Coleman
Bill Caption
Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant to sign a death certificate or out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate order.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 919 would allow a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse to sign a death certificate in certain circumstances.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill enhances our limited government principle by expanding the scope of practice for physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses in certain circumstances, thereby avoiding a potentially unnecessary delay in finding a person otherwise authorized to sign the certificate. We support SB 919.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Association of Business
Texas Public Policy Foundation
