Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 64: An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 64 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists. Primary sponsor: Becca White (Democratic), Phil Baruth (Democratic/Progressive), Scott Beck (Republican), Patrick Brennan (Republican), Randy Brock (Republican), Thomas Chittenden (Democratic), Alison Clarkson (Democratic), Brian Collamore (Republican), Samuel Douglass, Ruth Hardy (Democratic), Wendy Harrison (Democratic), Larry Hart, Joe Major (Democratic), Chris Mattos (Republican), Bob Norris (Republican), Rob Plunkett (Democratic), Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive), Dave Weeks (Republican), Terry Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 18, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Progressive 2 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becca White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Phil Baruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Scott Beck | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Caledonia |
| Patrick Brennan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Grand Isle |
| Randy Brock | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Franklin |
| Thomas Chittenden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Alison Clarkson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Brian Collamore | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
| Samuel Douglass | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ruth Hardy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Addison |
| Wendy Harrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| Larry Hart | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Major | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Chris Mattos | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Chittenden North |
| Bob Norris | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Franklin |
| Rob Plunkett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bennington |
| Tanya Vyhovsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Dave Weeks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
| Terry Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 18, 2026
- Signed by Governor on June 18, 2026
- Delivered to Governor on June 12, 2026
- Senate Message: House proposal of amendment concurred in
- Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth
- As passed by Senate and House
- House proposal of amendment concurred in
- House proposal of amendment; text
- Rules suspended & taken up for immediate consideration, on motion of Senator Baruth
- House message: House passed bill in concurrence with proposal(s) of amendment
- Rules suspended and bill messaged forthwith to the Senate as moved by Rep. McCoy of Poultney
- Read third time and passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
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