HB4303

Relating to authorizing the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education.

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

Authorizes the Board of Optometry to create a rule on continuing education.

This bill amends the West Virginia Code to authorize the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule concerning continuing education. The rule in question was initially filed on July 23, 2025, and later modified and refiled on September 18, 2025, to address objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. This authorization allows the Board to establish guidelines and requirements for optometrists to maintain their professional qualifications through ongoing education.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 21

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

Jan 21

3:30 PM

House Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Jan 22

House

Do pass, but first to Judiciary

Jan 22

House

To House Judiciary

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction