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CS/HB 977: Behavioral Health Workforce

GENERAL BILL by Health Quality Subcommittee ; Peters ; Pigman ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Berman ; Pilon

Behavioral Health Workforce; Authorizing a second opinion for admission to a treatment facility to be provided by certain licensed physicians in all counties, rather than counties with a specified population size; restricting to physicians the authorization to dispense certain medications or prescribe certain controlled substances on the premises of a registered pain-management clinic; providing certification criteria for psychiatric nurses; providing that certain acts by a psychiatric nurse constitute grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action, etc.

Effective Date: 4/14/2016
 Last Action: 4/14/2016 - Chapter No. 2016-231, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224)
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    12/15/2015 House • Filed
    1/8/2016 House • Referred to Health Quality Subcommittee; Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 84
    1/12/2016 House • Introduced -HJ 84
    1/21/2016 House • On Committee agenda-- Health Quality Subcommittee, 01/25/16, 4:00 pm, 306 HOB
    1/25/2016 House • CS by Health Quality Subcommittee; YEAS 12 NAYS 0 -HJ 317
    1/28/2016 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c)
    • CS by Health Quality Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 311
    1/29/2016 House • Original reference(s) removed: Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
    • CS referred to Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 321
    • Now in Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 321
    2/2/2016 House • On Committee agenda-- Health and Human Services Committee, 02/04/16, 1:00 pm, Morris Hall
    2/4/2016 House • Favorable by- Health and Human Services Committee; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 -HJ 399
    • Placed on Calendar -HJ 399
    2/26/2016 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/01/16
    3/1/2016 House • Read 2nd time -HJ 625
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    3/2/2016 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 653
    • CS passed; YEAS 114 NAYS 1 -HJ 654
    3/2/2016 Senate • In Messages
    • Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations -SJ 589
    • Received -SJ 589
    3/9/2016 Senate • Withdrawn from Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations -SJ 903
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 903
    • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1250 -SJ 903
    • Read 2nd time -SJ 903, 977
    • Amendment(s) adopted (848478) -SJ 909, 913
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    3/10/2016 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 918
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 919
    3/10/2016 House • In returning messages
    • Was taken up -HJ 988
    • Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (848478) -HJ 992
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 111 NAYS 0 -HJ 992
    • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 992
    3/30/2016 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    4/14/2016 • Approved by Governor
    • Chapter No. 2016-231, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224)

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  • CS/HB 977, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/10/2016 at 8:09 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 423 (er) Access to Health Care Services Pigman, Campbell Compare Last Action: 4/14/2016 Chapter No. 2016-224, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 221 (Ch. 2016-222), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), HB 1241 (Ch. 2016-145)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    S 210 Health Care Grimsley Compare Last Action: 2/10/2016 S Withdrawn from further consideration, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), SB 586 (Ch. 2016-113) -SJ 344
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration     		Track This Bill
    S 428 Health Care Grimsley Compare Last Action: 10/7/2015 S Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), SB 586 (Ch. 2016-113)
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration     		Track This Bill
    S 676 (c3) Access to Health Care Services Grimsley Compare Last Action: 3/9/2016 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), HB 1241 (Ch. 2016-145), SB 586 (Ch. 2016-113) -SJ 892
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 1250 (c2) Health Care Workforce Grimsley Compare Last Action: 3/9/2016 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231) -SJ 903
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (9)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    394.453 Legislative intent. Page 2 (pdf)
    394.467 Involuntary inpatient placement. Page 4 (pdf)
    397.451 Background checks of service provider personnel. Page 5 (pdf)
    456.44 Controlled substance prescribing. Page 6 (pdf)
    458.3265 Pain-management clinics. Page 12 (pdf)
    459.0137 Pain-management clinics. Page 13 (pdf)
    464.012 Certification of advanced registered nurse practitioners; fees. Page 13 (pdf)
    464.018 Disciplinary actions. Page 18 (pdf)
    893.02 Definitions. Page 21 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 977, Engrossed 1 Posted 3/10/2016 at 7:55 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1250 (c2) Health Care Workforce Grimsley Similar Last Action: 3/9/2016 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231) -SJ 903
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    H 423 (e1) Drug Prescription by Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants Pigman, Campbell Compare Last Action: 4/14/2016 Chapter No. 2016-224, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 221 (Ch. 2016-222), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), HB 1241 (Ch. 2016-145)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    S 210 Health Care Grimsley Compare Last Action: 2/10/2016 S Withdrawn from further consideration, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), SB 586 (Ch. 2016-113) -SJ 344
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration     		Track This Bill
    S 428 Health Care Grimsley Compare Last Action: 10/7/2015 S Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), SB 586 (Ch. 2016-113)
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration     		Track This Bill
    S 676 (c3) Access to Health Care Services Grimsley Compare Last Action: 3/9/2016 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), HB 1241 (Ch. 2016-145), SB 586 (Ch. 2016-113) -SJ 892
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (9)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    394.453 Legislative intent. Page 10 (pdf)
    394.467 Involuntary inpatient placement. Page 12 (pdf)
    397.451 Background checks of service provider personnel. Page 13 (pdf)
    456.44 Controlled substance prescribing. Page 15 (pdf)
    458.3265 Pain-management clinics. Page 22 (pdf)
    459.0137 Pain-management clinics. Page 23 (pdf)
    464.012 Certification of advanced registered nurse practitioners; fees. Page 29 (pdf), Page 36 (pdf)
    464.018 Disciplinary actions. Page 38 (pdf)
    893.02 Definitions. Page 41 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 977, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 1/28/2016 at 8:47 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Health and Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/4/2016 (pdf)

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1250 (c2) Health Care Workforce Grimsley Similar Last Action: 3/9/2016 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231) -SJ 903
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    H 423 (e1) Drug Prescription by Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants Pigman, Campbell Compare Last Action: 4/14/2016 Chapter No. 2016-224, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 221 (Ch. 2016-222), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), HB 1241 (Ch. 2016-145)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    S 210 Health Care Grimsley Compare Last Action: 2/10/2016 S Withdrawn from further consideration, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), SB 586 (Ch. 2016-113) -SJ 344
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration     		Track This Bill
    S 428 Health Care Grimsley Compare Last Action: 10/7/2015 S Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), SB 586 (Ch. 2016-113)
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration     		Track This Bill
    S 676 (c3) Access to Health Care Services Grimsley Compare Last Action: 3/9/2016 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), HB 1241 (Ch. 2016-145), SB 586 (Ch. 2016-113) -SJ 892
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    510114 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Grimsley 3/8/2016
    6:24 PM     		Senate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
    3/9/2016     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 746206 - Amendment to Amendment (510114)
    Delete line 62 and insert:     		Grimsley 3/9/2016
    11:58 AM     		Senate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
    3/9/2016     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 654244 - Amendment to Amendment (510114)
    Between lines 108 and 109 insert:     		Grimsley 3/9/2016
    5:33 PM     		Senate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
    3/9/2016     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 901970 - Amendment to Amendment (510114)
    Delete line 109 and insert:     		Bean 3/9/2016
    5:12 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/9/2016     		Web Page
    PDF
    848478 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Grimsley 3/9/2016
    6:46 PM     		House: Concur
    3/10/2016     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/2/2016 1:12 PM House 114 Yeas - 1 Nays
    3/10/2016 10:16 AM Senate 39 Yeas - 0 Nays
    3/10/2016 5:16 PM House 111 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (37)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    110.12315 Prescription drug program. Page 6 (pdf)
    310.071 Deputy pilot certification. Page 6 (pdf)
    310.073 State pilot licensing. Page 8 (pdf)
    310.081 Department to examine and license state pilots and certificate deputy pilots; vacancies. Page 9 (pdf)
    320.0848 Persons who have disabilities; issuance of disabled parking permits; temporary permits; permits for certain providers of transportation services to persons who have disabilities. Page 58 (pdf)
    394.453 Legislative intent. Page 10 (pdf)
    394.467 Involuntary inpatient placement. Page 12 (pdf)
    397.451 Background checks of service provider personnel. Page 13 (pdf)
    456.041 Practitioner profile; creation. Page 55 (pdf)
    456.072 Grounds for discipline; penalties; enforcement. Page 14 (pdf), Page 47 (pdf)
    456.44 Controlled substance prescribing. Page 15 (pdf)
    458.303 Provisions not applicable to other practitioners; exceptions, etc. Page 48 (pdf)
    458.3265 Pain-management clinics. Page 22 (pdf)
    458.331 Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the board and department. Page 44 (pdf)
    458.347 Physician assistants. Page 23 (pdf), Page 27 (pdf), Page 45 (pdf)
    458.3475 Anesthesiologist assistants. Page 50 (pdf)
    458.348 Formal supervisory relationships, standing orders, and established protocols; notice; standards. Page 42 (pdf), Page 56 (pdf)
    459.0137 Pain-management clinics. Page 23 (pdf)
    459.015 Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the board and department. Page 46 (pdf)
    459.022 Physician assistants. Page 46 (pdf), Page 51 (pdf)
    459.023 Anesthesiologist assistants. Page 54 (pdf)
    459.025 Formal supervisory relationships, standing orders, and established protocols; notice; standards. Page 43 (pdf)
    464.003 Definitions. Page 28 (pdf)
    464.008 Licensure by examination. Page 58 (pdf)
    464.009 Licensure by endorsement. Page 59 (pdf)
    464.012 Certification of advanced registered nurse practitioners; fees. Page 29 (pdf), Page 36 (pdf)
    464.013 Renewal of license or certificate. Page 37 (pdf)
    464.018 Disciplinary actions. Page 38 (pdf)
    464.0205 Retired volunteer nurse certificate. Page 58 (pdf), Page 59 (pdf)
    465.0158 Nonresident sterile compounding permit. Page 47 (pdf)
    466.02751 Establishment of practitioner profile for designation as a controlled substance prescribing practitioner. Page 48 (pdf)
    775.051 Voluntary intoxication; not a defense; evidence not admissible for certain purposes; exception. Page 60 (pdf)
    893.02 Definitions. Page 41 (pdf)
    944.17 Commitments and classification; transfers. Page 61 (pdf)
    948.001 Definitions. Page 61 (pdf)
    948.03 Terms and conditions of probation. Page 41 (pdf)
    948.101 Terms and conditions of community control. Page 62 (pdf)

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  • HB 977, Original Filed Version Posted 12/15/2015 at 2:53 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Health Quality Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 4/15/2016 (pdf)

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1250 Behavioral Health Workforce Grimsley Similar Last Action: 3/9/2016 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231) -SJ 903
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    H 423 Drug Prescription by Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants Pigman, Campbell Compare Last Action: 4/14/2016 Chapter No. 2016-224, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 221 (Ch. 2016-222), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), HB 1241 (Ch. 2016-145)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    S 12 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Garcia Compare Last Action: 4/15/2016 Chapter No. 2016-241, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 373 (Ch. 2016-80), CS/CS/CS/HB 439 (Ch. 2016-127), HB 5101 (Ch. 2016-65)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    S 210 Health Care Grimsley Compare Last Action: 2/10/2016 S Withdrawn from further consideration, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), SB 586 (Ch. 2016-113) -SJ 344
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration     		Track This Bill
    S 428 Health Care Grimsley Compare Last Action: 10/7/2015 S Withdrawn prior to introduction, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), SB 586 (Ch. 2016-113)
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration     		Track This Bill
    S 676 (c2) Access to Health Care Services Grimsley Compare Last Action: 3/9/2016 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 423 (Ch. 2016-224), CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2016-231), HB 1241 (Ch. 2016-145), SB 586 (Ch. 2016-113) -SJ 892
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    006501 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Peters 1/22/2016
    5:08 PM     		Adopted as Amended
    1/25/2016     		PDF
    hierarchy 867625 - Amendment to Amendment (006501)
    Remove line 835 of the amendment and insert:     		Steube 1/25/2016
    1:44 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    1/25/2016     		PDF
    hierarchy 131077 - Amendment to Amendment (006501)
    Between lines 906 and 907 of the amendment, insert:     		Gonzalez 1/25/2016
    8:32 AM     		Withdrawn Prior to Consideration
    1/25/2016     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (6)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    394.453 Legislative intent. Page 2 (pdf)
    394.463 Involuntary examination. Page 3 (pdf)
    394.467 Involuntary inpatient placement. Page 4 (pdf)
    397.451 Background checks of service provider personnel. Page 5 (pdf)
    409.909 Statewide Medicaid Residency Program. Page 6 (pdf)
    456.44 Controlled substance prescribing. Page 8 (pdf)

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