33E8F8BC3602635A872587E4007E0132 Hearing Summary

Mr. Bryan Jameson, representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), testified on the State Board of Optometry sunset report and the recommendations made in the report. A Copy of the sunset report and related draft bill were distributed to the committee (Attachment H and I).

Dr. Leo Seibold, representing the Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, testified against the recommended changes in the sunset report. Dr. Zafar Gill, representing self, testified on his experience as a resident. Mr. Chet Seward, representing the Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, testified on the sunset report.

Committee members asked follow-up questions of the panel regarding their concerns with the sunset recommendations.

Dr. Deanna Alexander, representing Colorado Optometric Association, testified.
Dr. Heather Gitchell, representing Colorado Optometric Association, testified.
Dr. Jon Pederson, representing Colorado Optometric Association, testified.
Members of the panel testified in support of recommendations which allow Optometrists to perform additional procedures.

Sponsors: Representatives Lontine, Soper, McCormick, Ortiz, Titone