S.64
An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
5/29/2026 - Delivered to Governor on June 12, 2026
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- Senate 5/29/2026 - Delivered to Governor on June 12, 2026
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Although procedurally bills and resolutions are assigned to only one committee at a time, other committees may review the bill or resolution. This page contains results from both the assigned committee as well as other committees.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Government Operations
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3:00 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
Dean Barcelow, President, Vermont Optometric Association
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Government Operations
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1:30 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Tim Petito, Doctor of Optometry, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
Nate Lighthizer, Doctor of Optometry, Associate Professor, Director of Continuing Education, Oklahoma College of Optometry at Northeastern State University
Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Optometric Association
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Government Operations
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1:30 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Rick Hildebrant, Chair, Board of Medical Practice
Charlie Sheffield, American Board of Medical Specialties
Melissa Davidson, Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
Daniel Phillips, Doctor of Optometry
Dorothy Hitchmoth, Doctor of Optometry
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3:00 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Vote
Friday, March 14, 2025
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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10:55 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Introduction and walk-through
Sen. Brian Collamore, Reporter
Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
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11:15 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Rick Hildebrant, Chair, Board of Medical Practice
Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, January 30, 2026
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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9:00 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Walkthrough
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Emily Carr, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
Dean Barcelow, President, Vermont Optometric Association
Nate Lighthizer, Doctor of Optometry, Associate Professor, Director of Continuing Education, Oklahoma College of Optometry at Northeastern State University
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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9:45 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Jessica McNally, President, Vermont Opthalmological Society
Matthew Greenberg, Chair, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Jeff Young, Comprehensive Opthalmologist
Divy Mehra, Opthalmology Resident, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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9:00 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Christopher Brady, Ophthalmologist
Libby Houle, Ophthalmologist
Alicia Feis, Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
Amy Puerto, Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
Daniel Phillips, Vice President, Vermont Optometric Association
Tina Keshava, President, Vermont Optometric Association
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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10:50 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Mark-Up
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Heather Shouldice, President, Capital Complex Committee
Dean Barcelow, President, Vermont Optometric Association
Friday, March 13, 2026
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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8:30 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Vote
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Finance
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Vote
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, March 20, 2026
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Committee(s):
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Senate Committee on Appropriations
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1:05 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Vote
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on Health Care
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10:00 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Introduction and walk-through
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
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10:30 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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11:00 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Brittany Rhoads, Patient
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2:15 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Matthew Greenberg, Chair, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Tina Keshava, President, Vermont Optometric Association
Jessica McNally, President, Vermont Opthalmological Society
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on Health Care
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1:00 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Libby Houle, Ophthalmologist
Nate Lighthizer, Doctor of Optometry, Associate Professor, Director of Continuing Education, Oklahoma College of Optometry at Northeastern State University
Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on Health Care
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4:15 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Committee discussion and mark-up
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on Health Care
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9:00 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Vote
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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9:30 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Introduction, walk-through, and testimony
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. John Morley, Reporter of the Bill, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Emily Carr, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
Nate Lighthizer, Doctor of Optometry, Associate Professor, Director of Continuing Education, Oklahoma College of Optometry at Northeastern State University
Delany Curran, Opthalmology Resident and Future Vermont Opthalmologist
Alicia Feis, Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
Amy Puerto, Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
Jeff Young, Comprehensive Opthalmologist
Jessica McNally, President, Vermont Opthalmological Society
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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10:15 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Witness testimony
Kelsie George, Senior Policy Specialist, Health Program, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Tina Keshava, President, Vermont Optometric Association
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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9:35 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Witness testimony
Rich Castillo, Founding President, American Society of Optometric Surgeons
David Hall, Associate Professor, Southern College of Optometry
Rep. David Yacovone, Resident, Morrisville
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10:50 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Witness testimony
David Hall, Associate Professor, Southern College of Optometry
Matthew Greenberg, Chair, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Jennifer Lindsey, Associate Chief for Education, Massachusetts Eye and Ear; Director of Residency Training Program, Harvard Opthalmology
Dean Barcelow, Past President, Vermont Optometric Association
Daniel Phillips, Vice President, Vermont Optometric Association
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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1:15 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Rep. Stone amendment walk-through and testimony
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor of the Amendment
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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10:50 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Rep. Stone amendment testimony
Tina Keshava, President, Vermont Optometric Association
Jessica McNally, President, Vermont Opthalmological Society
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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1:05 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Rep. Stone amendment committee discussion and possible straw poll
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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1:50 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Rep. Stone Medicaid amendment walk-through
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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1:55 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Rep. Stone Board of Medical of Practice walk-through
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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2:50 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Rep. Stone Medicaid amendment committee discussion and straw poll
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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2:55 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Rep. Stone Board of Medical Practice amendment committee discussion and straw poll
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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3:00 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Committee discussion and vote
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 22, 2026
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on Ways and Means
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2:40 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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4:45 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Vote
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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11:30 AM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Rep. Nugent amendment walk-through and straw poll
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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Committee(s):
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House Committee on Appropriations
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2:30 PM
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S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
Walk through and vote
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
House Committee on Appropriations
- Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
- Dean Barcelow, Past President, Vermont Optometric Association
- Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Emily Carr, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
- Rich Castillo, Founding President, American Society of Optometric Surgeons
- Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- Delany Curran, Opthalmology Resident and Future Vermont Opthalmologist
- Alicia Feis, Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
- Kelsie George, Senior Policy Specialist, Health Program, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
- Matthew Greenberg, Chair, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
- David Hall, Associate Professor, Southern College of Optometry
- David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
- Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- Tina Keshava, President, Vermont Optometric Association
- Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Nate Lighthizer, Doctor of Optometry, Associate Professor, Director of Continuing Education, Oklahoma College of Optometry at Northeastern State University
- Jennifer Lindsey, Associate Chief for Education, Massachusetts Eye and Ear; Director of Residency Training Program, Harvard Opthalmology
- Jessica McNally, President, Vermont Opthalmological Society
- Sen. John Morley, Reporter of the Bill, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- Daniel Phillips, Vice President, Vermont Optometric Association
- Amy Puerto, Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
- Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor of the Amendment
- Rep. David Yacovone, Resident, Morrisville
- Jeff Young, Comprehensive Opthalmologist
House Committee on Health Care
- Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
- Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- Matthew Greenberg, Chair, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
- Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- Libby Houle, Ophthalmologist
- Tina Keshava, President, Vermont Optometric Association
- Nate Lighthizer, Doctor of Optometry, Associate Professor, Director of Continuing Education, Oklahoma College of Optometry at Northeastern State University
- Jessica McNally, President, Vermont Opthalmological Society
- Brittany Rhoads, Patient
- Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
- Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Finance
- Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Senate Committee on Government Operations
- Dean Barcelow, President, Vermont Optometric Association
- Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Melissa Davidson, Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
- Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- Rick Hildebrant, Chair, Board of Medical Practice
- Dorothy Hitchmoth, Doctor of Optometry
- Nate Lighthizer, Doctor of Optometry, Associate Professor, Director of Continuing Education, Oklahoma College of Optometry at Northeastern State University
- Tim Petito, Doctor of Optometry, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
- Daniel Phillips, Doctor of Optometry
- Charlie Sheffield, American Board of Medical Specialties
- Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Optometric Association
- Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
- Dean Barcelow, President, Vermont Optometric Association
- Christopher Brady, Ophthalmologist
- Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Emily Carr, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
- Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- Sen. Brian Collamore, Reporter
- Alicia Feis, Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
- Matthew Greenberg, Chair, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
- Rick Hildebrant, Chair, Board of Medical Practice
- Libby Houle, Ophthalmologist
- Tina Keshava, President, Vermont Optometric Association
- Nate Lighthizer, Doctor of Optometry, Associate Professor, Director of Continuing Education, Oklahoma College of Optometry at Northeastern State University
- Jessica McNally, President, Vermont Opthalmological Society
- Divy Mehra, Opthalmology Resident, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
- Daniel Phillips, Vice President, Vermont Optometric Association
- Amy Puerto, Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
- Heather Shouldice, President, Capital Complex Committee
- Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
- Jeff Young, Comprehensive Opthalmologist
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