SB 518 -- ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRUST FUND

SPONSOR:  Kennedy (Cooper, 155)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Health Care Policy by a vote of 7 to 0.

This bill creates the Assistive Technology Trust Fund, which will
consist of federal grants, gifts, donations, bequests from
individuals, private organizations, foundations, or other sources
granted or given for assistive technology devices and services
for individuals with disabilities.  Moneys in the fund are to be
used to establish and maintain assistive technology programs and
services provided by Missouri Assistive Technology.  The Missouri
Assistive Technology Advisory Council is required to employ the
necessary staff, enter into grants and contracts with public and
private entities, and administer the fund.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2006, FY 2007, and
FY 2008.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill will allow the council
to apply for grants that it currently cannot apply for.  The fund
helps provide financial support for purchasing assistive devices
and making vehicle and home modifications for individuals with
disabilities.

Testifying for the bill were Senator Kennedy; and Missouri
Assistive Technology Council.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Amy Woods, Senior Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:21 pm