Legislative UpDate
 
For those of you who are interested in state 
legislation that could affect the lives of people with 
disabilities, a list of 2006 proposed state laws 
can be requested from Jean Jones, DRS Public 
Information Office, 405-951-3488, 800-845-8476 
or email jhjones@drs.state.ok.us.
 
Highlights of newly introduced state bills include:
 
  Bills to improve access to prescription drugs such 
as SB-1434 by Adelson, which allows for 
reimportation of prescription drugs from approved 
countries such as Canada.
 SB-1494 by Wilson to authorize the State Election 
Board to issue rules related to voting accessibility 
for persons with disabilities.
 SB-1615 by Johnson to provide an assisted living 
benefit under Medicaid subject to funds available.
 HB-2391 by Hilliard to lower amounts the schools for the deaf and blind must pay for administrative 
services provided by the Department of 
Rehabilitation Services.
 HB-2673 by Staggs to transfer the schools for the 
deaf and blind into the State Department of 
Education.
 HB-2160 by Wilt to bar blind persons from 
managing vending facilities in secure areas in law 
enforcement facilities.
 
Other state legislation deals with:
 Vision screening for students
 Hearing screening for newborns
 Disabled veterans
 Nursing homes
 Group homes
 Transportation
 Mental health
 Special education
 Medicaid
 Olmstead implementation
 Caregivers
 Vulnerable adults
 People First language in state law
 Teacher salaries
 College tuition aid

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