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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1164

HB 1164: Optometry

Authorizing optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning optometric care and practice.)

Summary

  • Allows optometrists to prescribe and administer diagnostic or therapeutic oral medications and injectable epinephrine upon completion of additional training.
  • Requires the Optometry Board and the Board of Pharmacy to create a list of drugs that optometrists may prescribe and rules to specify authorized dosages and forms.
  • Prohibits optometrists from performing ophthalmic surgery and prescribing Schedule I or II drugs.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1164), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2003
  2. Out of committeeFeb 10, 2003
  3. Passed HouseMar 14, 2003
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Lynn Kessler (D-24)
Introduced
January 20, 2003 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2004
Companion bill
SB 5226
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1164, ESHB 1164

AN ACT Relating to authorizing optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lynn Kessler (D-24)

21 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 9 Republicans)

Cheryl Pflug R-5Laura Ruderman D-45Gary Alexander R-20Eileen Cody D-34Jim Moeller D-49Tom Campbell R-2Judy Clibborn D-41Dawn Morrell D-25Mike Armstrong R-12Jim Clements R-14Jerome Delvin R-8Joyce McDonald R-25Jean Berkey D-38Kathy Haigh D-35Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Shirley Hankins R-8Steve Conway D-29Phil Rockefeller D-23Geoff Simpson D-47Maralyn Chase D-32Lois McMahan R-26

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 14, 2003
Version voted on: ESHB 1164
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52000
Republican45001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. House Rules "X" file. (ESHB 1164)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1164)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1164)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1164)
  5. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1164)
  6. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (ESHB 1164)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1164)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1164)
  9. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1164)
  10. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1164)
  11. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1164)
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  14. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESHB 1164)
  15. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1164)
  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  18. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1164)
  19. HC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1164)
  20. HC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  21. Minority; do not pass.
  22. HC - Executive action taken by committee.
  23. First reading, referred to Health Care.

HB 1164 in other sessions

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