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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

SPONSOR Campos

DATE TYPED 3/10/05

HB

SHORT TITLE Disabilities Act Implementation Funding

SB SJM 5

ANALYST Weber

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained Estimated Additional Impact Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY05

FY06

FY05

FY06

NFI

(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

Responses Received From

Governor’s Commission on Disability

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

Senate Joint Memorial 5 requests U.S. Congress to provide funding to assist businesses in im-

plementing the access components of the Americans with Disabilities Act, especially buildings

with historical significance

Significant Issues

The Governor’s Commission on Disability comments the joint memorial would provide:

1)

incentive for businesses, especially small businesses, to fully implement

the barrier removal provisions of the ADA

2)

better access to local businesses would enhance profitability

3)

better access would provide potential employment for people with dis-

abilities

MW/yr