FINAL BILL REPORT

SCR 8404

BYSenators Garrett, Johnson, Peterson, Wojahn, Lee, Tanner, Warnke, Williams, Conner and Kiskaddon; by request of Joint Select Committee on Disability Employment and Economic Participation

Requiring a report to the governor and legislative committees on the progress made in implementing recommendations of the joint select committee on disability employment and economic participation.

Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

AS PASSED LEGISLATURE

BACKGROUND:

The Joint Select Committee on Disability Employment and Economic Participation (JSCDEEP) held hearings with state agencies that administer disability programs and with members of the business community.  Several of the JSCDEEP recommendations resulted in proposed legislation and many involved directives to agencies.  The JSCDEEP established a mechanism for monitoring the many recommendations.

SUMMARY:

The Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment and the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council must monitor the implementation of the JSCDEEP recommendations.  They shall report to the Governor and Commerce and Labor Committees and Ways and Means Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      Senate    45     0

      House 95   0