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MN SF2948

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2020

Primary Sponsor

Scott Jensen

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Origin

Senate

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Adds new duty (10) to the Council on Disability's powers authorizing it to apply for and accept grants and other aids from public or private sources.

  • Appropriates $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2021 from the general fund to the commissioner of administration for grants to cities and counties to improve website accessibility.

  • Prioritizes grant projects that develop tools and training benefiting multiple cities and counties over single-jurisdiction projects.

  • Requires the commissioner of administration to consult with the Council on Disability when awarding the grants.

  • Allows up to ten percent of the $1,000,000 appropriation to be used for administrative purposes, with remaining funds available until spent.

Legislative Description

Disability council duties and powers modification and grant appropriation to cities and counties for website accessibility improvements

Last Action

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections

3/4/2020

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance and Policy and Elections3/4/2020
Human Services Reform Finance and Policy2/11/2020

Full Bill Text

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