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Disability-ombudsman bill presented, then tabled on fiscal concerns

Utah Senate · February 24, 2022
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Summary

Senator Weiler introduced HB150 to create a Disability Ombudsman office aimed at improving access for people with disabilities; after a sponsor presentation and a recorded vote to read on third, Senator Ipsen moved to table the bill on third citing a fiscal note of about $143,000, and the motion passed.

Senator Weiler presented House Bill 150 to establish a Disability Ombudsman Program that would act as a liaison to the Legislature and reduce barriers for people with disabilities.

"This bill comes from recognizing that individuals with…

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