BILL ANALYSIS Ó ----------------------------------------------------------------- |SENATE RULES COMMITTEE | SCR 64| |Office of Senate Floor Analyses | | |(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) | | |327-4478 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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 SCR 64 Page 2 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 **** END ****