BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: August 17, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
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64 (Pan) - As Amended August 17, 2015
SENATE VOTE: 39-0
SUBJECT: Americans with Disabilities Act.
SUMMARY: Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Specifically, this resolution makes the
following legislative findings:
1)The year 2015 is the 25th anniversary of the Americans with
Disabilities Act which was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
2)The Americans with Disabilities Act 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.
5)The State of California is enriched by the diversity and
accomplishments of its citizens with disabilities.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916)
319-2800
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