Bill: SB 455, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Health & Human Services
2nd Chamber Committee
House Human Services
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Vote No; Amend |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Judith Zaffirini
Sponsor(s)
Ina Minjarez
Bill Caption
Relating to the operations of the Employment-First Task Force.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, the commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission is required to create the Employment-First Task Force to promote competitive employment of individuals with disabilities. SB 455 would make some minor adjustments to where the members of the task force are sourced from; require the task force to provide assistance to state agencies in implementing their policies; require the task force to meet quarterly; and would delay the expiration of these provisions from 2017 until 2021.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill would infringe on the principle of limited government primarily by extending the preferential treatment of individuals with disabilities in employment practices and by continuing the task force. We also note that a bill that has already passed the Senate, SB 497, directed the creation of an office within the commission that would collect similar information. Instead of continuing this task force, we recommend these functions be rolled into the newly created office.
For these reasons, we oppose SB 455.
Organizations Supporting
Disability Rights Texas
The Arc of TexasÂ
