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SB 5226 - 2003-04
Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning optometric care and practice.
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: Hale, Deccio, Thibaudeau, Keiser, Oke, Franklin
Companion Bill: HB 1164
Bill History

2003 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Jan 20
First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (View Original Bill)
Jan 28
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 20
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 21
HEA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Feb 24
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 28
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 7
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 11
1st substitute bill substituted (HEA 03). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 13
First reading, referred to Health Care.
Mar 20
Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 27
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HC - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Mar 31
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 9
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 10
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 10
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 25
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 27
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 7
Governor signed.
Chapter 142, 2003 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/27/2003.
Available Documents
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