"PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES" - S.J.R. I: FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Joint Resolution I (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor: Senator Alma Wheeler Smith

Committee: Government Operations

CONTENT

Senate Joint Resolution I proposes an amendment to Article VIII, Section 8 of the Michigan Constitution, which provides that institutions, programs, and services for inhabitants who are physically, mentally, or otherwise seriously handicapped will always be fostered and supported, to change the term "handicapped" to "disabled". The joint resolution would have to be submitted to the voters at the next general election.

- Legislative Analyst: G. Towne

FISCAL IMPACT

The joint resolution would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 5-12-97 - Fiscal Analyst: M. Ortizfloor\SJRI

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.