BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

HB 1802: Disabilities/entity members

Increasing access and representation in policy-making processes for individuals with disabilities.

Summary

Provides for certain membership requirements for any statutorily created or statutorily mandated task force, work group, advisory committee, or other entity created in or mandated by statute that is tasked with examining policies and issues directly related to people with disabilities.
Requires that the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate hold forums to identify, among other things, barriers to access to the Legislature and the stakeholder engagement process.
Requires that the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate ensure that any relevant training material or guidance provided to legislators or legislative staff include, among other things, best practices for providing barrier-free access to the Legislature.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1802), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

AN ACT Relating to increasing access and representation in policy-making processes for individuals with disabilities;

No recorded floor votes.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1802 (2025–26) Obstructing first responder · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1802 (2023–24) Minors in possession · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1802 (2019–20) Cemetery district withdrawal · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1802 (2017–18) Veterans/shared leave access · Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2017
HB 1802 (2015–16) Long-range planning costs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1802 (2013–14) Peace officers in training · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1802 (2011–12) Surface water right permits · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1802 (2009–10) Collector vehicles · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate