HB 1226 (2016): relative to administration of pharmaceutical agents by optometrists.
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HB 1226 (2016)
relative to administration of pharmaceutical agents by optometrists.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
- Chapter law: 83
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0136h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0136h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 21, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2016, making it Chapter 83 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 23) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)
- Rep. Harold Parker (R - Carr 6)
- Rep. Jacalyn Cilley (D - Straf 4)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2016, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB306
- March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- April 13, 2016, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0136h — voice vote, passed
- April 21, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 26, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/26/2016 11:15 AM LOB306
- March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 306
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0136h for 03/09/2016 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Amendment #2016-0136h : AA VV 03/09/2016
- March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0136h: MA VV 03/09/2016
- March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 13, 2016: Hearing: 04/13/2016, Room 101, LOB, 09:45 am
- April 21, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/21/2016; Vote 5-0; CC
- April 21, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/21/2016
- May 5, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/05/2016)
- May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
- May 19, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 05/19/2016; Chapter 83; Eff. 7/18/2016