HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 82
(By Delegates Morgan, Stephens, Argento, Butcher, Givens, Hall,
Hartman, Hatfield, Martin, D. Poling, Ross, Skaff, Staggers,
Swartzmiller, Talbott, Azinger, Cowles, McGeehan, C. Miller, and
Porter)
[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
April 6, 2009]
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
authorize a study of the Board of Optometry.
W
HEREAS
, The Board of Optometry had 295 licensees in 2008
; and
W
HEREAS
, Changes have occurred in the practice of optometry
that have not been incorporated into the regulatory framework
governing the board; and
W
HEREAS
, The Legislature is committed to protecting the public
through the licensure and regulation of professions and occupations
in this state; and
W
HEREAS
, The statute governing the Board of Optometry and the
practice of optometry
should be reviewed to consider any
appropriate and necessary revisions to the laws and rules governing
these professions; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to authorize a study of the law governing the Board of
optometry and the scope of practice of optometrists
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2010, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Legislative expenses necessary to
conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary
legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint
Committee on Government and Finance.