HB 250 (BR 1231) - De. Butler
AN ACT relating to optometrists.
Amend KRS 320.321 to authorize agents of the Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners to administer oaths, enter optometric offices and other locations, interrogate persons, and seize evidence or to endorse the provisions of KRS Chapter 320; authorize the board to restrain and enjoin the practice of optometry by individuals who violate KRS 320.300, 320.310, or 320.312, and file petitions for injunction to prevent the unlawful practice of optometry.
HB 250 - AMENDMENTS
HCS - Retain original provisions of bill, except create new section with language from amended section to authorize board to restrain and enjoin the practice of optometry for unlicensed individuals or entities engaged in the practice of optometry; amend KRS 320.990 to include a fine for a violation of up to $5,000.
Feb 4-introduced in House
Feb 5-to Health and Welfare (H)
Feb 7-posted in committee
Feb 10-reassigned to Licensing and Occupations (H); posting withdrawn
Feb 11-posting waived
Feb 12-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
Feb 13-2nd reading, to Rules
Feb 18-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 19, 2003
Feb 21-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute
Feb 24-received in Senate
Feb 25-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S)
Feb 27-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
Feb 28-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, March 3, 2003
Mar 3-3rd reading, passed 36-0
Mar 4-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor
Mar 7-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 25)
