Relating to optometry; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Provides that licensed optometrist may perform specified ophthalmic surgery procedures. Defines "ophthalmic surgery." Removes requirement that optometrist treating patient with antiglaucoma medication consult with ophthalmologist. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Health Care.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
14 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Hansell
RRepublican
P
David Smith
RRepublican
P
DL
Dennis Linthicum
RRepublican
P
Greg Smith
RRepublican
P
JZ
Jack Zika
RRepublican
P
James Manning
DDemocratic
P
LB
Lee Beyer
DDemocratic
P
LF
Lynn Findley
RRepublican
P
Mark Owens
RRepublican
P
Michael Dembrow
DDemocratic
P
RM
Raquel Moore-Green
RRepublican
P
RN
Ron Noble
RRepublican
P
SS
Sheri Schouten
DDemocratic
P
Tim Knopp
RRepublican
Co
AW
Anna Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Post
RRepublican
Co
Christine Drazan
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Bonham
RRepublican
Co
Janeen Sollman
DDemocratic
Co
JB
Janelle Bynum
DDemocratic
Co
KP
Karin Power
DDemocratic
Co
Kim Wallan
RRepublican
Co
MW
Marty Wilde
DDemocratic
Co
Rick Lewis
RRepublican
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