TCDD Bill of the Week: End-of-Session Wrap-Up
June 2, 2023
Our TCDD Bills of the Week highlighted 18 pieces of legislation. Here’s where they ended up.
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TCDD Bill of the Week: End-of-Session Wrap-Up
Our TCDD Bills of the Week highlighted 18 pieces of legislation. Here’s where they ended up.
SB 1606 relates to guardianship proceedings for people with intellectual disabilities. The bill was authored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini.
Senate Bill 904 clarifies enforcement of the unauthorized use of parking spaces designated for people with disabilities. The bill was authored by Rep. Drew Springer.
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