Optometry scope bill stalls after lengthy debate; committee splits on study and phased rulemaking The committee debated competing proposals to expand optometrists’ authority to perform certain laser and minor surgical procedures and disagreed on credentialing and timing; a motion to advance sponsor Senator Baldacci’s amended approach (with major‑substantive rulemaking and a study) failed on a 5–6 roll call, leaving further work and possible study language for the next steps.

A heated debate in Maine over expanding optometrists' authority ended in a surprising deadlock, leaving critical decisions about patient care hanging in the balance.

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Board denies petition seeking formal complaint-evaluation rules and upholds EFCS credentialing denial The Dental Board voted to deny a petition requesting formal regulations that define complaint-evaluation and closure standards, citing investigatory risks; the board also denied one EFCS category 3 permit after the committee found insufficient operative reports.

The Dental Board of California has taken a bold stand by denying a petition to formalize complaint-evaluation rules and rejecting an EFCS permit due to insufficient qualifications.

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