Kathleen Passidomo knew 'eyeball war' veto was coming
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a priority bill (SB 230) of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo Friday and offered no explanation in his official veto message.
The veto of SB 230, which would have prevented optometrists from calling themselves “physicians,” is the latest chapter in the long-running “eyeball wars” saga in the Capitol that has been waged between optometrists and ophthalmologists.
Katie Betta, a spokesperson for Passidomo, said the Senate President was made aware the veto was coming and that she believes the bill started an “important conversation she hopes to continue.”
“Staff shared with us a few weeks ago that a veto was forthcoming. The President accepts that because she respects...
