SB 356 (2011) -  Practice of Optometry

by Bullard
Authorizes the Board of Optometry to adopt rules relating to the administration and prescription of oral medications used for the diagnosis and treatment of ocular conditions of the human eye and its appendages. Authorizes certified optometrists to administer and prescribe such oral medications. Requires that a prescription for an oral medication contain the optometrist's prescriber number. Authorizes the board to certify certain applicants to administer and prescribe oral medications, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2011
Last Event: 05/07/11 S Died in Health Regulation on Saturday, May 7, 2011 3:35 AM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Health Regulation
  • Banking and Insurance
  • Budget

Related Bills

Staff Analysis

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Health Regulation Time: 05/07/2011 - 3:35 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration Time: 05/07/2011 - 12:01 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced -SJ 35 Time: 03/07/2011 - 5:34 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Health Regulation; Banking and Insurance; Budget -SJ 35 Time: 01/12/2011 - 2:30 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 01/05/2011 - 12:00 PM Member: Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
463.002
463.005
463.0055
463.006