This bill amends the existing law regarding the governor's commission on disability by adding the coordinator of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing as an ex officio member. The specific changes include the insertion of new language that identifies the coordinator of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing, along with their affiliation with the bureau of vocational rehabilitation in the department of education. Additionally, the bill renumbers the existing members of the commission, changing the previous sixth position to the seventh position to accommodate this new addition.

The effective date of the bill is set for 60 days after its passage, ensuring that the new member can be integrated into the commission in a timely manner. This change aims to enhance representation and advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing community within the commission's activities and decision-making processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 597:2
As Amended by the House: 651-E:3, 651-E:4
As Amended by the Senate: 651-E:3
Version adopted by both bodies: 651-E:3