Bill
SB 908
85(R) - 2017
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
Emergency Care
Emergency services
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
Brandon Creighton
Bill Caption
Relating to the operation of medical supply transport vehicles during a declared state of disaster.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would allow a vehicle used by a medical supply distributor to transport prescription drugs and other medical supplies to a hospital or other emergency care facility or pharmacy in a disaster area to operate as an emergency vehicle if certain conditions are met. The Texas Division of Emergency Management would be required to establish procedures in accordance with this section.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This legislation does not affect our liberty principles and we remain neutral.
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