Sunset Continue Regulation Of Optometry
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2022 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the continuation of the regulation of optometry by the state board of optometry, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations in the 2021 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies.
Bill Summary:
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.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Susan Lontine
Representative
Matt Soper
Senator
Cleave Simpson
Senator
Joann Ginal
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2022 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
59
AYE
6
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/10/2022 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
56
AYE
9
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/25/2022 | Third Reading | BILL |
55
AYE
8
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2022 | Third Reading | BILL |
33
AYE
2
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/07/2022 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/25/2022 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/25/2022 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/23/2022 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/10/2022 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 05/10/2022 | House | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 05/09/2022 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/06/2022 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 05/05/2022 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily with Amendments - Committee |
| 05/05/2022 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/02/2022 | Senate | Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 04/25/2022 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance |
| 04/25/2022 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/22/2022 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/21/2022 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/21/2022 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/14/2022 | House | House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 04/06/2022 | House | House Committee on Health & Insurance Refer Amended to Finance |
| 02/11/2022 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Insurance |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2022 | 398 | Sunset Continue Regulation Of Optometry |