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Sponsor seeks quarterly Olmstead‑plan reporting from DPHHS; disability advocates call for a unified state plan
Summary
Representative Gillette introduced House Bill 9 18, which requires periodic reporting on the department’s work to implement an Olmstead‑compliant plan. Disability advocates told the committee the state needs a unified, cross‑agency Olmstead plan that goes beyond DPHHS actions alone.
Representative Gillette opened the hearing on House Bill 9 18, describing it as one of two companion policy bills intended to advance implementation of Olmstead‑related work. The bill, as presented, directs the Department of Public Health and Human Services to provide quarterly reports to the policy committee during the interim outlining the department’s efforts to develop a plan to implement the Olmstead decision.
June Hermanson, who identified herself as a member of disability‑community…
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