HF 2364: Requiring the natural resource commission to research and develop recommendations relating to state park accessibility for persons with disabilities

What it does

This bill requires the department of natural resources (department) to research and develop recommendations for the accessibility of people with disabilities in state parks and public recreation. The department shall provide on its internet site and in brochures information about opportunities for people with disabilities in state parks and public recreation.

Senate subcommittee · named February 22, 2024

• Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Liz Bennett (D) · liz.bennett@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Dan Zumbach (R) · dan.zumbach@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 17 for, 0 against

For: AARP Iowa; AFSCME Iowa Council 61; Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa; Easterseals Iowa; Environmental Law and Policy Center; Exceptional Persons, Inc.; Imagine the Possibilities; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Conservation Alliance; Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council; Iowa Environmental Council; Iowa Occupational Therapy Association; and 5 more

In plain words

1. February 7, 2024Filed in the House
2. February 21, 2024Passed the House, 97–0
3. February 22, 2024Arrived in the Senate
4. February 22, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Sweeney, Bennett and Zumbach
5. February 28, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. March 6, 2024Approved by the Senate committee
7. April 17, 2024Passed the Senate, 46–0
8. April 24, 2024Sent to the Governor
9. May 16, 2024Signed into law