HB218Introduced in the House
Revising the practice of optometry to include certain laser procedures and in-office surgical procedures
Introduced by Edward Buttrey, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Revising the practice of optometry to include certain laser procedures and in-office surgical procedures
Where it stands
Chapter Number Assigned
April 17, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: (S) 3rd Reading Concurred · April 1, 2025
38
Yes
12
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Regier | 4 | No |
| Dave Fern | 5 | Yes |
| Denley Loge | 14 | Yes |
| Joshua Kassmier | 27 | Yes |
| Jonathan Windy Boy | 32 | Yes |
| Bob Phalen | 36 | No |
| Emma Kerr-Carpenter | 49 | Yes |
| Michael Yakawich | 51 | Yes |
| Sue Vinton | 56 | Yes |
| Derek Harvey | 74 | Yes |
Bill history
(LC) Drafter Assigned
(LC) Draft On Hold
(LC) Draft Taken Off Hold
(LC) Draft Taken Off Hold
(LC) Draft in Legal Review
(LC) Draft in Edit
(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
(LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
(LC) Draft in Assembly
(LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
(H) Introduced
(H) Referred to Committee (H) Business and Labor
(H) First Reading
(H) Hearing (H) Business and Labor
(H) Committee Executive Action--Bill Passed (H) Business and Labor
(H) Committee Report--Bill Passed (H) Business and Labor
(H) 2nd Reading Pass Consideration
(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
(H) 2nd Reading Passed
(H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
(H) 3rd Reading Passed
(H) Transmitted to Senate
(S) First Reading
(S) Referred to Committee (S) Business, Labor and Economic Affairs
(S) Hearing (S) Business, Labor and Economic Affairs
(S) Committee Executive Action--Bill Concurred (S) Business, Labor and Economic Affairs
(S) Committee Report--Bill Concurred (S) Business, Labor and Economic Affairs
(S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
(S) 2nd Reading Concurred
(S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
(S) 3rd Reading Concurred
(H) Sent to Enrolling
(H) Returned from Enrolling
(H) Signed by Speaker
(S) Signed by President
(H) Transmitted to Governor
(H) Signed by Governor
Chapter Number Assigned
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