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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 78(R)

SENATE BILL 1155  

SENATE AUTHOR: Shapleigh

EFFECTIVE: 06-18-03         

HOUSE SPONSOR: Dukes

A law enacted in 1997 required the inclusion, in state contracts for the acquisition of an automated information system, of a technology access clause enabling access by the blind and visually impaired. Senate Bill 1155 amends the Government Code to provide that the requirement does not apply to the purchase of a wireless communication device to be used by peace officers, firefighters, and other emergency response personnel to respond to a public safety emergency.