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NY A07053
Bill
Status
11/20/2015
Primary Sponsor
Aileen Gunther
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AI Summary
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Restructures the developmental disabilities advisory council appointments from governor-only to include the temporary president of the senate (5 members) and speaker of the assembly (5 members), while the governor appoints 23 members, with proportional increases for any future expansion.
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Expands the council's advisory duties to include specific recommendations on regional housing needs based on the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities registration waitlist, employment opportunities, self-directed care models, institutional census reduction, and Olmstead plan compliance.
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Requires statewide five-year comprehensive plans to be submitted to the legislature and posted on each office's website no later than January 15th of each year.
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Maintains the requirement that at least one-third of council membership consist of consumer representatives including persons with developmental disabilities or their parents or guardians.
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Takes effect immediately for plan submission changes (January 15th deadline), with council appointment changes effective upon the next re-appointment period or as vacancies occur.
Legislative Description
Relates to appointments and duties of the developmental disabilities advisory council and to the submission and posting of a statewide plan for services; changes the appointment process so the governor appoints 23 members and the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly appoint 5 each; includes specific issues the council can recommend action on; requires statewide plans be posted on websites and submitted to the legislature by January 15th of each year.
Last Action
tabled
11/20/2015