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MI SB1104

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Peter MacGregor

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands exemptions from the requirement that concessions be operated by blind persons to include veterans' facilities, defined as long-term care facilities and ancillary facilities for veterans and their dependents.

  • Adds state parks to the list of locations where the blind concession requirement does not apply, alongside state fairgrounds, state educational institutions, state penal institutions, military establishments, and armories.

  • Allows sighted persons operating concessions under existing contracts or leases as of October 1, 1978 to continue operating until their contracts or leases expire without surrendering their rights.

  • Permits sighted persons operating unapplied-for concessions to continue until a qualified blind person applies for and is selected to operate the concession.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Property; state buildings; concession operations by blind persons; provide exception for veterans' facilities. Amends sec. 10 of 1978 PA 260 (MCL 393.360).

Disabilities: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Veterans, Military Affairs And Homeland Security

9/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military Affairs And Homeland Security9/5/2018

Full Bill Text

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