SB 326: Optometry [SPSC]
GENERAL BILL by Dean
Optometry [SPSC]; Revises definitions to conform to provisions authorizing the oral administration of ocular pharmaceutical agents by certain practitioners. Requires the Board of Optometry to adopt rules governing the administration and prescription of oral ocular pharmaceutical agents. Redefines the term "practitioner" for purposes of the Florida Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act to include certified optometrists, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2009
Last Action: 3/18/2009 Senate - Unfavorable by Health Regulation, laid on Table; YEAS 3 NAYS 5 -SJ 00166
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 3/18/2009 Senate - Unfavorable by Health Regulation, laid on Table; YEAS 3 NAYS 5 -SJ 00166
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2008 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 12/17/2008 | Senate |
• Referred to Health Regulation; Health and Human Services Appropriations |
| 3/3/2009 | Senate |
• Introduced, referred to Health Regulation; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00024 |
| 3/13/2009 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Health Regulation, 03/18/09, 9:00 am, 412-K |
| 3/18/2009 | Senate |
• Unfavorable by Health Regulation, laid on Table; YEAS 3 NAYS 5 -SJ 00166 |