| House Bill 218: Revising the practice of optometry to include certain laser procedures and in-office surgical procedures
Legislative actions
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
Jan 15 | Introduced |
Jan 16 | Referred to Committee |
Jan 16 | First Reading |
Jan 20 | Hearing 👥 House Business and Labor |
Jan 22 | Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed 👥 House Business and Labor ✅ 18-2 R11-1 D7-1 |
Jan 28 | 2nd Reading Passed ✅ 76-24 R46-12 D30-12 |
Jan 29 | 3rd Reading Passed ✅ 76-24 R47-11 D29-13 |
Jan 29 | Transmitted to Senate |
Jan 30 | First Reading |
Feb 17 | Referred to Committee |
Feb 18 | Hearing 👥 Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs |
Mar 25 | Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred 👥 Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs ✅ 10-2 R6-2 D4-0 |
Mar 31 | 2nd Reading Concurred ✅ 40-10 R25-7 D15-3 |
Apr 1 | 3rd Reading Concurred ✅ 38-12 R25-7 D13-5 |
Apr 9 | Transmitted to Governor |
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