State Board of Examiners in Optometry – Sunset Extension
Sponsor: Chair, Finance CommitteeCommittee: FinanceSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 391 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Continuing the State Board of Examiners in Optometry in accordance with the provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act (sunset law) by extending to July 1, 2030, the termination provisions relating to the statutory and regulatory authority of the Board.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 9Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Lerner, Marcie | Maryland Board of Examiners in Optometry | Oral |
| FAV | Case-Herron, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Department of Health | Oral |
| FAV | Grant, Marie | Maryland Department of Health | Oral |
| FAV | Lynch, Meghan | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Caplan, Jason | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Chair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance Committee | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVCase-Herron, SarahMaryland Department of HealthRegistered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…