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HB22-1233

Sunset Continue Regulation Of Optometry

Type Bill
Session 2022 Regular Session
Subjects
Professions & Occupations

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.)

Status

Became Law

Introduced

Passed

Became Law

Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
06/07/2022 Signed Act PDF
05/25/2022 Final Act PDF
05/09/2022 Rerevised PDF
05/06/2022 Revised PDF
04/25/2022 Reengrossed PDF
04/22/2022 Engrossed PDF
02/11/2022 Introduced PDF
Date Version Documents
05/03/2022 PA3 PDF
04/18/2022 PA2 PDF
04/07/2022 PA1 PDF
Date Version Documents
07/14/2022 FN3 PDF
04/21/2022 FN2 PDF
03/01/2022 FN1 PDF
Date Version Documents
05/04/2022 SA2 PDF
04/19/2022 SA1 PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.017 (Attachment A) The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Refer House Bill 22-1233, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0. Vote summary
Activity Vote Documents
Refer House Bill 22-1233 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. Vote summary
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.012 (Attatchment C). The motion failed on a vote of 5-6. Vote summary
Adopt amendment L.011 (Attachment B). This motion was withdrawn. Vote summary
Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment A). The motion passed on a vote of 6-5. Vote summary
Refer House Bill 22-1233, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. Vote summary
Activity Vote Documents
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment D). The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. Vote summary
Refer House Bill 22-1233, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. Vote summary
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 Amendment Number Committee/ Floor Hearing Status Documents
05/02/2022 L.017 SEN Finance Passed [*] PDF
04/21/2022 L.014 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF
04/14/2022 L.010 HOU Finance Passed [*] PDF
04/14/2022 L.012 HOU Finance Lost PDF
04/06/2022 L.001 HOU Health & Insurance Passed [*] PDF
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
05/09/2022 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
Effective Date Chapter # Title Documents
08/10/2022 398 Sunset Continue Regulation Of Optometry PDF