HB 1415 (1998): relative to the regulation of the practice of optometry.

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HB 1415 (1998)

relative to the regulation of the practice of optometry.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1998. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 1998 and February 17, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held a work session on October 7, 1998. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 0.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Leber (Merr 1) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Emerton (Hills 7)
  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10)
  • Rep. Major (Rock 16)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • February 11, 1998, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM202,LOB :ED&A (REP DYER)
  • February 17, 1998, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, RM202,LOB :ED&A (REP GOULET)
  • October 7, 1998, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ3,P107
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/16/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • February 3, 1998: HEARING FEB03 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 11, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB11 10:30 RM202,LOB :ED&A (REP DYER)
  • February 17, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB17 9:15 RM202,LOB :ED&A (REP GOULET)
  • February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR MAR05 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1998: REFERRED TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN FOR INTERIM STUDY; HJ21,P1102
  • September 15, 1998: (REP GOULET)
  • October 7, 1998: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESS OCT07 11:30 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • October 21, 1998: INT STUDY REPT: REC FOR LEGIS IN 1999 (VOTE 14-0) <LSR 99-????>

Laws It Would Change

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