Update Department of Human Services Terminology

Rate

AI Summary: The bill aims to update the terminology used in the Department of Human Services to be more inclusive and reflective of current societal norms. It proposes replacing outdated terms with more modern and respectful language to better serve diverse populations. The main provisions include revising references to individuals with disabilities, changing terms related to race and ethnicity, and updating gender-specific language. This bill seeks to promote inclusivity, respect, and accuracy in communication within the Department of Human Services.

Latest Action: Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services

Comments Contributions Actions (12) Sponsors (6) Cosponsors (6) Text Versions (6) Roll Calls (4) Amendments (0) View All

Share your views on the Bill     

User Icon

Min. 50 characters required  |  (0/1000 Character)

Contributions (0)
Add Contribution+2 pts.

Contribute Your Insights: Add a Unique Perspective to Political Bills. Your Contribution will be Featured Below the Primary Bill, Ordered by Date Added.

Actions (12):

  • 2024-02-07 : Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services

  • 2024-03-06 : House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  • 2024-03-11 : House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  • 2024-03-12 : House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  • 2024-03-15 : Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

  • 2024-04-03 : Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

  • 2024-04-08 : Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

  • 2024-04-09 : Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  • 2024-04-25 : Signed by the Speaker of the House

  • 2024-04-25 : Signed by the President of the Senate

  • 2024-04-25 : Sent to the Governor

  • 2024-05-03 : Governor Signed

Roll Calls (4):
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-03-06
  • Description: House Health & Human Services: Refer House Bill 24-1222 to the Committee of the Whole.
  • Yea Votes: 11
  • Members Voting: Mary Young,Richard Holtorf,Lindsey Daugherty,Karen McCormick,David Ortiz,Brandi Bradley,Regina English,Ron Weinberg,Sheila Lieder,Eliza Hamrick,Kyle Brown
  • Absent Votes: 2
  • Members Voting: Mary Bradfield,Tim Hernandez
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-03-12
  • Description: House: Third Reading Bill
  • Yea Votes: 57
  • Members Voting: Barbara McLachlan,Chris Kennedy,Leslie Herod,Michael Weissman,Marc Catlin,Emily Sirota,Julie McCluskie,Tammy Story,Shannon Bird,Rod Bockenfeld,Marc Snyder,Brianna Titone,Alex Valdez,Monica Duran,Cathy Kipp,Meg Froelich,Richard Holtorf,Steven Woodrow,Judith Amabile,Jennifer Bacon,Mary Bradfield,Lindsey Daugherty,Iman Jodeh,Stephanie Luck,Karen McCormick,David Ortiz,Andrew Boesenecker,Mandy Lindsay,Anthony Hartsook,Bob Marshall,Brandi Bradley,Elisabeth Epps,Elizabeth Velasco,Javier Mabrey,Jenny Willford,Junie Joseph,Ken Degraaf,Lisa Frizell,Matthew Martinez,Meghan Lukens,Rick Taggart,Ron Weinberg,Rose Pugliese,Ryan Armagost,Sheila Lieder,Ty Winter,William Lindstedt,Don Wilson,Scott Bottoms,Lorena Garcia,Stephanie Vigil,Tisha Mauro,Kyle Brown,Manny Rutinel,Tim Hernandez,Chad Clifford,Julia Marvin
  • Absent Votes: 8
  • Members Voting: Matt Soper,Mary Young,Michael Lynch,Naquetta Ricks,Gabe Evans,Regina English,Eliza Hamrick,Jennifer Parenti
  • Roll Call Agency: Senate
  • Vote Date: 2024-04-03
  • Description: Senate Health & Human Services: Refer House Bill 24-1222 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
  • Yea Votes: 7
  • Members Voting: Rhonda Fields,Joann Ginal,Dafna Michaelson Jenet,Sonya Jaquez Lewis,Lisa Cutter,Kyle Mullica,Janice Rich
  • Absent Votes: 2
  • Members Voting: Jim Smallwood,Perry Will
  • Roll Call Agency: Senate
  • Vote Date: 2024-04-09
  • Description: Senate: Third Reading Bill
  • Yea Votes: 34
  • Members Voting: Kevin Priola,Larry Liston,Rhonda Fields,Joann Ginal,Thomas Exum,Rachel Zenzinger,Paul Lundeen,Kevin Van Winkle,Jessie Danielson,Dafna Michaelson Jenet,Janet Buckner,Bob Gardner,Jim Smallwood,Steve Fenberg,James Coleman,Jeff Bridges,Chris Hansen,Dylan Roberts,Rod Pelton,Sonya Jaquez Lewis,Julie Gonzales,Robert Rodriguez,Mark Baisley,Lisa Cutter,Kyle Mullica,Janice Rich,Tom Sullivan,Perry Will,Barbara Kirkmeyer,Cleave Simpson,Chris Kolker,Nick Hinrichsen,Janice Marchman,Byron Pelton
  • Absent Votes: 1
  • Members Voting: Faith Winter