BOXING & WRESTLING LICENSING FEES S.B. 1191: FLOOR ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 1191 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Senator Bruce Patterson
Committee: Health Policy
CONTENT
The bill would amend the State License Fee Act to add physician's assistants and nurse practitioners to the individuals listed in the schedule of fees for people licensed or seeking licensure for a boxing or wrestling contest.
A physician's assistant or nurse practitioner would have to pay the same license fee as a judge, physician, announcer, or timekeeper. A physician's assistant or nurse practitioner also would have to pay the application processing fee that applies to other people involved in boxing contests. Both fees are $30 through September 30, 2007, and will be $15 after that date.
The bill is tie-barred to Senate Bill 988, which amend the Occupational Code to allow a licensed physician's assistant or nurse practitioner to perform a physical examination of a boxing contestant, and certify that he or she is in proper condition to fight.
MCL 338.2249 Legislative Analyst: Julie Koval
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill could increase revenue but the level would depend on the number of physician's assistants and nurse practitioners who were hired. According to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, the preference would always be to use a physician, so revenue would probably be minimal, if any.
Date Completed: 5-24-04 Fiscal Analyst: Maria Tyszkiewicz
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb1191/0304