2017 Senate Bill 257

Create “athletes with an intellectual disability” commission

Introduced in the Senate

March 21, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Ian Conyers (D-4)

To create a new government “athletes with an intellectual disability empowerment commission.” The bill would give this entity the duty to promote, educate the public about and provide funding for athletic events and competitions for athletes with an intellectual disability, but does not specify where the money would come from.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

March 8, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 12, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Education Reform