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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 64
Author: Pan (D), et al.
Introduced:5/19/15
Vote: 21
SUBJECT: Americans with Disabilities Act
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes the 25th anniversary of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1)The year 2015 is the 25th anniversary of the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
2)The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on
July 26, 1990, and is the most comprehensive civil rights bill
in history for people with disabilities.
3)The Americans with Disabilities Act guarantees equal
opportunity and access for Americans with disabilities in
employment, state and local government activities, public
transportation, public accommodations, and telecommunications.
4)The Americans with Disabilities Act supports independence for
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persons with disabilities and promotes access throughout the
entire country.
This resolution recognizes the 25th anniversary of the landmark
Americans with Disabilities Act and those who have made
contributions to ensure equal access and opportunity to all
citizens of this state.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal
Com.:NoLocal: No
SUPPORT: (Verified6/10/15)
Association of Regional Center Agencies
OPPOSITION: (Verified6/10/15)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
6/10/15 15:10:11
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