Minnesota Council on Disability staff continues to meet with legislators on committees related to our 2019 public policy agenda. One item that is gaining traction is Transportation Network Company (TNC) legislation. A transportation network company matches passengers with drivers via websites and mobile apps.
Legislative Update
January 18, 2019 Legislative Update
Senator Draheim authored and jacketed a bill related to the accessibility of public buildings. This housekeeping bill serves to provide clarity to MN State Statute 326B.106. Current language in the building code conflicts with the requirements of Title II of the ADA and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
January 11, 2019 Legislative Update
The Minnesota Council on Disability started off the first week of legislative session strong in advancing its 2019 Public Policy agenda, securing meetings with legislators from key committees in both the House and the Senate. Additionally, Senator Housely introduced the Eldercare and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act of 2019.
May 25, 2018 Legislative Update
The 2018 legislative session officially ended Monday, May 21. With the Governor’s veto of the omnibus supplemental budget bill and omnibus tax bill this summary just got a lot more complicated!
May 16, 2018 Legislative Update
Accessible State Parks, the top priority for the Minnesota Council on Disability, has been in the news!
May 11, 2018 Legislative Update
On May 10, Joan Willshire, Executive Director of the MN Council on Disability, testified before the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee about the need for funding to make state parks accessible.