FORTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION, 1997 SB 277/a February 17, 1997 Mr. President: Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred SENATE BILL 277 has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows: 1. On page 1, line 22, following the word "ocular" insert "and certain oral". 2. On page 2, line 1, strike "by any means". 3. On page 2, strike all of the underscored language on lines 4 and 5 and insert in lieu thereof: "laser posterior capsulotomy; laser trabeculoplasty; laser iridotomy; laser iridoplasty; photorefractive keratectomy; phototherapeutic keratectomy; subcutaneous injections; subconjunctival injections; subtenons injections;". 4. On page 2, line 7, insert a comma following "agents". 5. On page 2, line 7, insert a comma following "1978". 6. On page 2, strike all the underscored language on lines 10 through 14. 7. On page 2, line 16, before the period insert: ", intraocular injections and retrobulbar injections. No optometrist shall administer an injection in the eye or perform laser surgery unless credentialed to do so by the board". 8. On page 3, line 2, strike "lens"O" and insert in lieu thereof "lens""., and thence referred to the CORPORATIONS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE. Respectfully submitted, __________________________________ Shannon Robinson, Chairman Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________ (Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk) Date ________________________ The roll call vote was 4 For 3 Against Yes: 4 No: Ingle, Smith, Robinson Excused: Boitano, Feldman Absent: None S0277PA1 .116462.2