BILL · 1993–94 SESSION
SB 5571: Developmentally disabled
Modifying provisions regarding individuals with developmental disabilities.
Summary
- Declares that home and community-based settings offer the best opportunity for normal living for persons with developmental disabilities. Authorizes the secretary to close residential habilitation centers or major portions of residential habilitation centers if, in the judgment of the secretary, it is cost-effective to do so. Provides a phased closure schedule.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 3, 1993
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Linda Smith (R-18)
- Introduced
- February 3, 1993 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 11, 1994
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Linda Smith (R-18)
2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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SB 5571 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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