24-34-1007. Subcommittee on physical and programmatic basic access within state and local government for persons with disabilities - membership - purpose - reporting.

Statute text

(1) On or before October 30, 2023, the task force shall create the subcommittee on physical and programmatic basic access within state and local government for persons with disabilities. The purpose of the government subcommittee is to study and make recommendations on issues to ensure people with disabilities have access to the services they need, are able to effectively participate in public discussion, are able to be employed by governmental agencies, and can run for and effectively serve in elected positions.

(2) The government subcommittee must, at a minimum, include representation from disability advocates. The governor shall appoint members to the government subcommittee based on recommendations from the task force and shall appoint more members who represent disability advocates than members who represent government agencies. At a minimum, the government subcommittee includes:

(a) Four members who represent disability rights advocacy organizations and veterans service organizations that serve veterans with disabilities; and

(b) Four members who represent local and state government.

(3) The government subcommittee shall submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the task force on or before December 1, 2024.

History

Source: L. 2023: Entire part added, (HB 23-1296), ch. 269, p. 1596, 1, effective May 25.