Susan Lontine
- Democratic
Primary
The act implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies (department), as specified in the department's sunset review of the state board of optometry (board), with modifications, by: Continuing the board and the regulation of optometry for 11 years, until September 1, 2033; Adding certain treatments and procedures to the scope of the practice of optometry; Removing the exemption for optometrists from the requirement to notify the board in the event that the optometrist is unable to treat patients with reasonable skill and safety; Removing references to the "National Board of Examiners in Optometry" and clarifying that the board may designate any national standardized examination that tests the applicant's ability to practice optometry as a requirement for licensure; and Requiring an optometrist licensed by the board to complete certain education, examination, and reporting requirements to perform laser procedures or treat ocular adnexa.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Governor Signed
Sent to the Governor
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Signed by the President of the Senate
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily with Amendments - Committee
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily with Amendments - Committee, Floor
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Signed Act (06/07/2022) | |
| Final Act (05/25/2022) | |
| Rerevised (05/09/2022) | |
| Revised (05/06/2022) | |
| Reengrossed (04/25/2022) | |
| Engrossed (04/22/2022) | |
| Introduced (02/11/2022) | |
| PA3 (05/03/2022) | |
| PA2 (04/18/2022) | |
| PA1 (04/07/2022) | |
| Committee Amendment |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Note SA1 (04/19/2022) | |
| Fiscal Note SA2 (05/04/2022) | |
| Fiscal Note FN1 (03/01/2022) | |
| Fiscal Note FN2 (04/21/2022) | |
| Fiscal Note FN3 (07/14/2022) |
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