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Companion Bill SB1164. Health Care - Authorizes the commissioner of health to undertake a pilot project to evaluate pulse oximetry monitoring of newborns in hospitals in one grand division. - Amends TCA Title 68. Fiscal Summary for *HB0237 / SB1164(Corrected) Increase State Expenditures - $78,000 One-Time Bill Summary for *HB0237 / SB1164 This bill authorizes the commissioner of health to study the effectiveness of pulse oximetry screening for newborns in a pilot project at hospitals in one of the grand divisions of this state. In order to effectuate the pilot program, this bill authorizes the commissioner to enter into agreements with hospitals to undertake the study and approve or secure the availability of pulse oximetry monitors in selected hospitals throughout the grand division. If the commissioner conducts the study authorized [...]

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Latest Actions
  • 07/12/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 540
  • 06/07/2007 - Companion Senate Bill Substituted
  • 06/06/2007 - H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 6/7/07
  • 06/06/2007 - Placed on Calendar Calendar & Rules Committee for 06/06/2007
  • 06/06/2007 - Recommended For Passage Referred to: Calendar & Rules Committee

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
Amendment 1-0 to HB023710/27/2007
HB0237 Bill Text PDF10/27/2007

Fiscal Notes
File name Last Updated
Fiscal Memo - Amendment 1-0 to HB023710/27/2007
SB1164 Fiscal Notes PDF10/27/2007