A nurse manager was invited to attend a public hearing about whether t

QUESTION

A nurse manager was invited to attend a public hearing about whether the state needs to impose a moratorium on new for-profit health care agencies. The nurse understands that the bill addressing this issue is in what phase of the legislative process?

a. The bill has been introduced in the Senate.
b. The bill has been referred to a standing committee.
c. The bill has been referred to a subcommittee.
d. The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives.

ANSWER:

ANS: C
After referral to a standing committee, a bill is then referred to a subcommittee. The subcommittee usually schedules public hearings and invites testimony from private and public witnesses.