Enrolled Bill Summary

            House Bill 1611 amends the Human Resources Code to continue the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities until 2011. The act amends requirements relating to the functions of the committee, including requiring it to serve as a central source of information and education on the abilities, rights, problems, and needs of persons with disabilities and, as necessary, issue reports. It requires the committee to provide information to and advise the governor and the governor's staff on matters relating to the full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life. It requires the committee to evaluate the state's compliance with federal and state statutes relating to rights and opportunities for persons with disabilities and to provide information and technical assistance to public and private agencies and businesses in order to promote and facilitate implementation of those statutes.