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Latest Action: 03/27/2007 - Failed In Subcommittee Public Health and Family Assistance of HHouse Resolution of Health & Human Resources Committee Bill TextAIDS, HIV and STDs - Requires the general assembly, instead of authorizing the commissioner of health, subject to the approval of the public health council, to specifically authorize an immunization for a disease only transmitted sexually, for which a preventive vaccine has been approved and recommended for girls and women in a specific age group. - Amends TCA Section 49-6-5001. Fiscal Summary for HB1580 / *SB1958Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 03/28/2007 - Action Deferred in SenateGW,H&House Resolution Comm. to 4/4/2007 Bill TextAIDS, HIV and STDs - Requires the general assembly, instead of authorizing the commissioner of health, subject to the approval of the public health council, to specifically authorize an immunization for a disease only transmitted sexually, for which a preventive vaccine has been approved and recommended for girls and women in a specific age group. - Amends TCA Section 49-6-5001. Fiscal Summary for *SB1958 / HB1580Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 05/23/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 177 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0758. Audiologists and Speech Pathologists - Requires new applicants for licensure as an audiologist to have a doctoral degree, rather than a master's degree, beginning January 1, 2009; does not apply to any audiologist licensed in this or any other state prior to January 1, 2009. - Amends TCA Section 63-17-110. Fiscal Summary for *HB0823 / SB0758Decrease State Expenditures - Not Significant Decrease State Revenues - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB0823 / SB0758 ON APRIL 25, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 758, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 changes the applicable dates in this bill from "January 1, 2008" to "January 1, 2009."
Latest Action: 05/23/2007 - Public Chapter 177 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB0823. Audiologists and Speech Pathologists - Requires new applicants for licensure as an audiologist to have a doctoral degree, rather than a master's degree, beginning January 1, 2009; does not apply to any audiologist licensed in this or any other state prior to January 1, 2009. - Amends TCA Section 63-17-110. Fiscal Summary for SB0758 / *HB0823Decrease State Expenditures - Not Significant Decrease State Revenues - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB0758 / *HB0823 ON APRIL 25, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 758, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 changes the applicable dates in this bill from "January 1, 2008" to "January 1, 2009."
Latest Action: 02/28/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate C,L&A Comm. Bill TextConsumer Protection - Transfers regulatory functions, regarding tagging requirements for certain bedding materials, from the department of health to the division of consumer affairs within the department of commerce and insurance. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 15, Part 2. Fiscal Summary for *SB0137State Expenditures - Net Impact - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB0137 This bill transfers regulatory functions regarding tagging requirements for mattresses and bedding from the department of health to the division of consumer affairs within the department of commerce and insurance. This bill also clarifies that any violation of the present law prohibition against offering comfort exchange policies to mattress buyers is subject to the penalties and remedies provided under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, including treble damages.
Latest Action: 06/06/2007 - Action Deferred in Subcommittee Budget of Finance, Ways and Means Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0600. Dentists - Authorizes department of health to contract with the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped (NFDH), or other appropriate nonprofit organization, to provide donated dental services. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 5. Fiscal Summary for HB1960 / *SB0600(Corrected) Increase State Expenditures - $116,800 Recurring $3,900 One-Time Bill Summary for HB1960 / *SB0600 This bill authorizes the department of health to contract with an appropriate and qualified nonprofit organization to establish and administer a donated dental services program through which licensed, volunteer dentists would provide comprehensive dental care to needy individuals who do not have, and are not eligible for, dental coverage. This bill specifies the administrative duties that the nonprofit organization [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/22/2007 - Action Deferred in Health & Human Resources Committee to 2008 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB2312. Dentists - Allows certain dental assistant and dental hygienist examinations to be taken on the Internet; increases from three to four the number of dental hygienists who can work under the general supervision of a dentist. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 5. Fiscal Summary for *HB2182 / SB2312 Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB2182 / SB2312 This bill requires passage of course instruction and an examination in order for a person to be eligible to perform the duties of a registered dental assistant. This bill authorizes the board of dentistry to authorize portions of the examination to be administered on the Internet. This bill increases the maximum number of dental hygienists that a licensed dentist may allow to work under the dentist's [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/12/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB1960. Dentists - Authorizes department of health to contract with the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped (NFDH), or other appropriate nonprofit organization, to provide donated dental services. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 5. Fiscal Summary for *SB0600 / HB1960(Corrected) Increase State Expenditures - $116,800 Recurring $3,900 One-Time Bill Summary for *SB0600 / HB1960 This bill authorizes the department of health to contract with an appropriate and qualified nonprofit organization to establish and administer a donated dental services program through which licensed, volunteer dentists would provide comprehensive dental care to needy individuals who do not have, and are not eligible for, dental coverage. This bill specifies the administrative duties that the nonprofit organization [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Action Deferred in SenateGW,H&House Resolution Comm. to 5/16/2007 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB2182. Dentists - Allows certain dental assistant and dental hygienist examinations to be taken on the Internet; increases from three to four the number of dental hygienists who can work under the general supervision of a dentist. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 5. Fiscal Summary for SB2312 / *HB2182 Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB2312 / *HB2182 This bill requires passage of course instruction and an examination in order for a person to be eligible to perform the duties of a registered dental assistant. This bill authorizes the board of dentistry to authorize portions of the examination to be administered on the Internet. This bill increases the maximum number of dental hygienists that a licensed dentist may allow to work under the dentist's [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill TextCompanion Bill SB1327. Employees, Employers - Makes certain revisions to the existing requirement that certain employees obtain a health certificate prior to working in contact with food; requires general and home improvement contractors to submit proof of workers' compensation and general liability insurance upon licensure or renewal. - Amends TCA Title 50; Title 53, Chapter 8; Title 62, Chapter 37 and Title 62, Chapter 6. Fiscal Summary for *HB1049 / SB1327 Increase State Expenditures - $7,080,100 Recurring $244,000 One-Time Increase State Revenues - $7,500 Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - $3,520,500 Increase Local Govt. Revenues - $3,520,500 Bill Summary for *HB1049 / SB1327 This bill makes various changes to present law regarding food handlers, contractors, and home improvement contractors. FOOD HANDLERS [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/03/2008 - Referred to Senate Delayed Bills Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB4075. Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - Requires, in addition to conducting criminal background checks, that nursing homes conduct random drug testing for all of its direct care staff at least one time every year. - Amends TCA Title 68. Fiscal Summary for SB4227 / *HB4075Increase State Expenditures - $6,000/One-Time $342,700/Recurring Other Fiscal Impact - Increase Federal Expenditures - $612,800 Bill Summary for SB4227 / *HB4075 This bill requires all nursing homes to establish a drug testing policy for all direct care employees. The policies established pursuant to this bill are required to include random, unannounced drug testing at least one time each year for any employee who has direct contact with a nursing home patient in the care of the nursing home facility. This bill's requirements would also [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/07/2008 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill TextCompanion Bill SB4144. Health Care - Revises various health care-related statutes, such as requiring the commissioner of health to consult with TennCare bureau, in addition to Tennessee Hospital Association, prior to early completion of the hospital statistics report. - Amends Tennesse Code Annotated, Title 71, Title 68, Title 63, Title 56 and Title 33. Fiscal Summary for *HB4100 / SB4144Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB4100 / SB4144 Present law requires each enrollee in and applicant for TennCare uninsured or uninsurable coverage, including a person who applies on behalf of a family member, to notify the bureau of TennCare of any material change affecting any information given to the bureau or the bureau's designee on or with the person's TennCare application. The enrollee or applicant must mail documentation of [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Public Chapter 847 Bill TextHealth Care - Removes the requirement that the prophylaxis used to treat newborns' eyes be named and approved by the department of health; specifies that the prophylaxis is to treat ophthalmia neonatorum or infections leading to blindness. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 5, Part 2. Fiscal Summary for *HB4105 / SB4149Decrease State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate C,L&A Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB4100. Health Care - Revises various health care-related statutes, such as requiring the commissioner of health to consult with TennCare bureau, in addition to Tennessee Hospital Association, prior to early completion of the hospital statistics report. - Amends Tennesse Code Annotated, Title 71, Title 68, Title 63, Title 56 and Title 33. Fiscal Summary for SB4144 / *HB4100Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB4144 / *HB4100 Present law requires each enrollee in and applicant for TennCare uninsured or uninsurable coverage, including a person who applies on behalf of a family member, to notify the bureau of TennCare of any material change affecting any information given to the bureau or the bureau's designee on or with the person's TennCare application. The enrollee or applicant must mail documentation of [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 847 Bill TextHealth Care - Removes the requirement that the prophylaxis used to treat newborns' eyes be named and approved by the department of health; specifies that the prophylaxis is to treat ophthalmia neonatorum or infections leading to blindness. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 5, Part 2. Fiscal Summary for SB4149 / *HB4105Decrease State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Placed on Subcommittee Calendar Budget of Finance, Ways and Means for 05/19/2008 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3234. Health, Dept. of - Authorizes the department to contract with the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped (NFDH), or other appropriate nonprofit organization, to provide donated dental services. - Amends TCA Title 68. Fiscal Summary for HB4012 / *SB3234Increase State Expenditures - $3,900/One-Time $116,800/Recurring A more precise cost estimate is not possible because the Department of Health has not provided any information to assist in the preparation of this fiscal note. Bill Summary for HB4012 / *SB3234 This bill authorizes the department of health to contract with an appropriate and qualified nonprofit organization to establish and administer a donated dental services program through which licensed, volunteer dentists would provide comprehensive dental care to needy individuals who do [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/26/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Health Care Facilities of HHR Bill TextCompanion Bill SB4227. Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - Requires, in addition to conducting criminal background checks, that nursing homes conduct random drug testing for all of its direct care staff at least one time every year. - Amends TCA Title 68. Fiscal Summary for *HB4075 / SB4227Increase State Expenditures - $6,000/One-Time $342,700/Recurring Other Fiscal Impact - Increase Federal Expenditures - $612,800 Bill Summary for *HB4075 / SB4227 This bill requires all nursing homes to establish a drug testing policy for all direct care employees. The policies established pursuant to this bill are required to include random, unannounced drug testing at least one time each year for any employee who has direct contact with a nursing home patient in the care of the nursing home facility. This bill's requirements would also [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/06/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 966 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3937. Pharmacy, Pharmacists - Requires the board of pharmacy to promulgate rules relative to centralized prescription processing; specifies that each pharmacy participating in centralized prescription processing must be licensed by the board. - Amends TCA Title 63. Fiscal Summary for HB3921 / *SB3937Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB3921 / *SB3937 This bill establishes standards for centralized drug and device prescription dispensing by pharmacies. This bill authorizes a pharmacy to engage another pharmacy to dispense prescriptions on its behalf, the act of which would not constitute a transfer of medical or prescription orders as set forth in the rules of the board of pharmacy, if all of the following conditions are present: (1) The participating pharmacies have the same [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/06/2008 - Public Chapter 966 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB3921. Pharmacy, Pharmacists - Requires the board of pharmacy to promulgate rules relative to centralized prescription processing; specifies that each pharmacy participating in centralized prescription processing must be licensed by the board. - Amends TCA Title 63. Fiscal Summary for *SB3937 / HB3921Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB3937 / HB3921 This bill establishes standards for centralized drug and device prescription dispensing by pharmacies. This bill authorizes a pharmacy to engage another pharmacy to dispense prescriptions on its behalf, the act of which would not constitute a transfer of medical or prescription orders as set forth in the rules of the board of pharmacy, if all of the following conditions are present: (1) The participating pharmacies have the same [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in: Agriculture Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3850. Food and Food Products - Requires meat or milk from cloned animals and all food for human consumption that has been genetically altered or modified, including food containing food ingredients that have been genetically altered or modified, to be labeled as such and that notice be appropriately given to the public. - Amends TCA Title 53 and Title 68. Fiscal Summary for HB3715 / *SB3850Increase State Expenditures - $174,000 One-Time $120,700 - FY08-09 $241,400 - FY09-10 and thereafter Bill Summary for HB3715 / *SB3850 This bill requires the departments of agriculture and health to mandate, by regulation, that the following be appropriately labeled or that notice be appropriately given to the public regarding: meat, milk, or milk products from cloned animals and all food for human consumption [...] show full description
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