BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5542
SB 5542: Optometry
Concerning the practice of optometry.
Summary
- Clarifies the scope of practice for optometry.
- Expands the scope of medications and therapeutic procedures an optometrist may prescribe or perform.
- Grants the Board of Optometry greater authority over the practice of optometry and rule-making authority relating to educational standards.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5542), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 10, 2022
- Out of committeeFeb 3, 2022
- Passed Senatestopped here
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Annette Cleveland (D-49)
- Introduced
- January 10, 2022 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 17, 2022
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
- Versions
- SB 5542, SSB 5542
AN ACT Relating to the practice of optometry;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Annette Cleveland (D-49)
4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5542)
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5542)
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5542)
- HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5542)
- Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5542)
- Minority; without recommendation.
- HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- Minority; do not pass.
- First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.
- Prefiled for introduction.
SB 5542 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5542 (2025–26) HS completers/CTC tuition
- SB 5542 (2023–24) EV supply equipment
- SB 5542 (2019–20) Patient care/health entities
- SB 5542 (2017–18) Overwater residences
- SB 5542 (2015–16) PUD privilege tax
- SB 5542 (2013–14) Public employee benefits
- SB 5542 (2011–12) Cigar lounges/tobacconists
- SB 5542 (2009–10) LEOFF plan 2/disabled