HB349Introduced in the House
Relative to the practice of optometry and authorization to perform ophthalmic laser procedures.
Introduced by Jim Kofalt, District 32-HIL
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to the practice of optometry and authorization to perform ophthalmic laser procedures.
Where it stands
Veto Sustained 04/09/2026: Regular Calendar 145-206 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote House Journal 10 P. 4
April 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Veto Override · April 9, 2026
145
Yes
206
No
42
Absent or Not Voting
393 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | No |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | Yes |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | Yes |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | No |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | No |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration House Journal 2 P. 16
Public Hearing: 01/23/2025 02:00 pm Legislative Office Building 306-308
Retained in Committee
Full Committee Work Session: 10/01/2025 10:00 am GP 231
Executive Session: 10/01/2025 10:00 am GP 231
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2969h 10/01/2025 (Vote 12-3; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 51 P. 33
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Amendment # 2025-2969h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 169
FLAM # 2026-0032h (Rep. Layon): Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 169
Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. M. Pearson): Motion Failed Regular Calendar 133-205 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 170
Lay HB349 on Table (Rep. Schmidt): Motion Failed Regular Calendar 94-242 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 172
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-2969h and 2026-0032h: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 193-143 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 174
Referred to Finance 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 175
Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 01/08/2026 House Journal 2 P. 57
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; Senate Journal 2
Hearing: 02/04/2026, Room 100, State House, 09:45 am; Senate Calendar 4
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; Senate Journal 4
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 6
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 03/12/2026); Senate Journal 7
Enrolled (in recess of) 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 P. 115
Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 03/27/2026 House Journal 10 P. 2
Veto Sustained 04/09/2026: Regular Calendar 145-206 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote House Journal 10 P. 4
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