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HB 1164 - 2003-04
Revised for Engrossed: Concerning optometric care and practice.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry.
Original: Authorizing optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry.
Sponsors: Kessler, Pflug, Ruderman, Alexander, Cody, Moeller, Campbell, Clibborn, Morrell, Armstrong, Clements, Delvin, McDonald, Berkey, Haigh, Kenney, Hankins, Conway, Rockefeller, Simpson, Chase, McMahan
Companion Bill: SB 5226
Bill History

2003 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE HOUSE

Jan 20
First reading, referred to Health Care. (View Original Bill)
Jan 28
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 6
HC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 10
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 12
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 13
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 14
1st substitute bill substituted (HC 03). (View 1st Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 17
First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
Apr 27
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

2003 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

IN THE HOUSE

Jun 4
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2003 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

IN THE HOUSE

Jun 11
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2004 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE HOUSE

Jan 12
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 14
House Rules "X" file.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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