S*0268 (Rat #0115, Act #0135 of 2005) General Bill, By Peeler and Cleary
Similar (H 3249)
Summary: Licensure and regulation of Optometrists
    AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTOMETRISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTOMETRISTS, AND AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO ESTABLISH LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT AND TO PROVIDE THAT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, ALL LICENSED OPTOMETRISTS MUST BE LICENSED AS THERAPEUTICALLY-CERTIFIED OPTOMETRISTS AND TO PROVIDE TRANSITION PROVISIONS. - ratified title
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01/13/05	Senate	Introduced and read first time SJ-27
01/13/05	Senate	Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs SJ-27
03/31/05	Senate	Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs SJ-14
04/05/05	Senate	Amended SJ-15
04/18/05	Senate	Read second time SJ-32
04/19/05	Senate	Read third time and sent to House SJ-16
04/20/05	House	Introduced and read first time HJ-11
04/20/05	House	Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs HJ-11
05/18/05	House	Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs HJ-147
05/19/05	House	Amended HJ-91
05/19/05	House	Read second time HJ-93
05/19/05	House	Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day HJ-93
05/20/05	House	Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments HJ-7
05/24/05	Senate	Concurred in House amendment and enrolled SJ-37
05/26/05		Ratified R 115
06/01/05		Signed By Governor
06/13/05		Copies available
06/13/05		Effective date 07/01/05
06/16/05		Act No. 135