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ID S1137
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Section 54-1503 to establish the State Board of Optometry with 5 members appointed by the governor, who may consider recommendations from optometric associations or individuals in the state
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Changes board member tenure so members serve at the pleasure of the governor rather than fixed terms, allowing removal without cause
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Removes detailed grounds for removal and replaces them with a single provision allowing the governor to remove members at will
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Repeals Section 54-1504 relating to notice of vacancy on the State Board of Optometry and nominees
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Amends and repeals existing law relating to optometrists to revise provisions relating to the appointment of members of the State Board of Optometry, to remove language relating to the removal of members from such board and to provide that the members of such board shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
OPTOMETRISTS
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 307 Effective: 04/11/11
4/11/2011