Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee votes do pass on House Bill 929 after debate over optometry-ophthalmology language
Summary
After extended debate and expressions of dissatisfaction with the bill text and process, the committee reported "do pass" on House Bill 929 by a recorded vote of 14–5; several members urged the competing professions to negotiate revisions before subsequent stages.
The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing voted to report "do pass" on House Bill 929 following extended debate about the bill's scope and the legislative process. The committee announced a final vote of 14 yes and 5 no.
Lawmakers debating the bill repeatedly urged stakeholders — notably ophthalmologists and optometrists — to negotiate acceptable language. Representative Phelps told the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
