Loading chat...
MI HB5184
Bill
Status
5/31/2016
Primary Sponsor
James Runestad
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Expands the advisory council on deafness to include deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing persons, updating the council's name and scope.
-
Increases council membership from an unspecified number to 13 members appointed by the governor, with at least 7 members who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing.
-
Establishes staggered 3-year terms for council members, with initial appointees serving 3 years (5 members), 2 years (4 members), and 1 year (4 members).
-
Requires 7 council members as a quorum, with the council meeting at least twice annually and members eligible for reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses.
-
Takes effect August 24, 2016 (90 days after enactment on May 25, 2016).
Legislative Description
Disabilities; other; reference to "hearing impaired" in division on deafness act; revise to "deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing". Amends sec. 5 of 1937 PA 72 (MCL 408.205).
Disabilities: other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 131'16 With Immediate Effect
5/31/2016