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Legislative Update
As we approach the crucial deadline of April 19, the Minnesota Legislature is very busy debating and refining important bills. This week marks the cutoff for bills with fiscal notes to be heard in their respective committees in both the House and the Senate. Bills that have any costs to the state must clear this hurdle to stay viable for final passage in the remaining weeks of the 2024 Legislative Session.
Post-deadline week, the legislative focus will shift to the final passage of finance and policy omnibus bills in both chambers. Omnibus bills are a compilation of the many bills that were heard and passed out of committee throughout session. The next significant phase involves conference committees, where differences in the policy and finance omnibus bills will be reconciled before they can be enacted into law. Legislative Update
Apply to Be on the Minnesota Council on Disability
Be a part of shaping the future of disability policy as we engage policymakers, government leaders, and the public to make a positive difference.
The Governor appoints council members from all over the state to represent the interests of the people. Council members provide guidance and oversight for MCD as we advise the Governor's office, the legislature, state agencies, and the public on various disability issues.
If you are someone who has a disability, someone who works with people with disabilities, or a family member of a person with a disability, council membership may be for you!
To learn more about applying, visit Council Openings.
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We support and promote public policy goals that positively impact the lives of people with disabilities. MCD helps policymakers understand how their decisions affect the disability community and brings together members of the government and the public to comment on legislation.
Each session, lawmakers introduce dozens of bills that will impact the disability community. The amount of legislation introduced each session makes it a daunting task to follow the ones you might be interested in. We compile a list of disability-related legislation to make it easier for you to stay informed.
There are over half a million valid disability parking certificates and plates in Minnesota. We provide the “Do’s and Don’ts” of disability parking, as well as information on disability parking laws and regulations.
A service animal is a dog, or in some cases a miniature horse, individually trained to do work or perform tasks for someone with a disability. Service animals are different from Emotional Support Animals (ESA) and can go almost anywhere with their owners. MCD works to inform the public about service animals and protect the rights of people with disabilities.