SB565 HFAT Worrell 4-9

CR 3338

Delegate Worrell moved to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:

“A BILL to amend and reenact §30-8-3, §30-8-6, §30-8-9, and §30-8A-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend the code by adding a new section, designated §30-8-23; and to amend the code by adding a new article, designated §30-8B-1, §30-8B-2, §30-8B-3, §30-8B-4, §30-8B-5, §30-8B-6, §30-8B-7, and §30-8B-8, relating to the practice of optometry; defining terms; updating rulemaking authority; modifying scope of practice; permitting the performance of certain procedures when trained; permitting the board to regulate the use of lasers by optometrists; setting forth laser certification requirements; establishing the minimum training; providing treatment guidelines; prohibiting certain practices; and providing for exemption from specified review requirements.”

Adopted

Rejected