House Sponsors: PHELPS. Short description: DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIFE CERTIF Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Comprehensive Childbirth Act to regulate the practice of direct entry midwifery through certification requirements. Amends the Regulatory Agency Sunset Act to repeal the new Act on January 1, 2008. Amends the State Finance Act to add the Direct Entry Midwife Certification Fund. Amends the Good Samaritan Act to exempt direct entry midwives from civil liability for uncompensated emergency treatment. CORRECTIONAL NOTE This legislation has no fiscal or prison popultion impact on this Dept. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB 1623 fails to create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Public Health) Fiscal implications to this Dept. would be approximately $70,000. HOME RULE NOTE HB 1623 does not preempt home rule authority. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status