HB 1318 (2002): relative to the regulation of the use of pharmaceutical agents and the treatment of glaucoma by licensed optometrists.

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HB 1318 (2002)

relative to the regulation of the use of pharmaceutical agents and the treatment of glaucoma by licensed optometrists.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 274

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2002. The committee held work sessions on January 10, 2002, January 16, 2002, February 1, 2002, February 13, 2002 and February 20, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–1. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3668) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. On May 2, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 18, 2002, making it Chapter 274 of the session laws. It took effect on July 17, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, State House
  • January 16, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep O'Neil>
  • February 1, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
  • February 13, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM105-A, State House <Rep Goulet>
  • February 20, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM105-A,St House <Rep Goulet>
  • April 17, 2002, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 6, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ78, p1997
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 8, 2002: Hearing Jan 8 1:30 RM100, State House
  • January 10, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 10 after House Session RM105A, State House <Rep Goulet>
  • January 16, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 16 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep O'Neil>
  • February 1, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 1 10:00 RM100, St House
  • February 13, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 13 9:00 RM105-A, State House <Rep Goulet>
  • February 20, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 20 9:00 RM105-A,St House <Rep Goulet>
  • February 20, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (vote 13-1;Reg)
  • February 20, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2822}(New Title); HC17, p672-675
  • March 6, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ25, p979-982 + 1037
  • March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • April 3, 2002: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 3, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC18
  • April 17, 2002: Hearing; April 17, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC20A
  • April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [04/18/02]; SC26A
  • April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3668}, Adopted
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Am{3769}, Am Adopted (Replaces Am#3668); HJ40, p1489
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3769},[Replaces EBA# 3668], Adopted
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ44, p1527
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 18, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/18/2002 Eff: 7/17/2002 Chap: 0274

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