S230 GENERAL BILL by Joyner; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Dean; Aronberg; Gelber (Compare H 0189, H 0379, H 0391, CS/CS/H 0645, H 1213, S 0798, 2ND ENG/S 1166, CS/S 2396, S 2678) Discrimination Based on Disability [WPSC]; Substitutes the term "disability" for the term "handicap." Provides that an impairment that limits one major life activity is a disability. Provides that the Florida Commission on Human Relations may delegate its functions relating to the Florida Civil Rights Act. Authorizes the commission to recover expenditures made on behalf of persons seeking relief. Provides for a direct-support organization to support the commission, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2010. 10/05/09 SENATE Filed 12/09/09 SENATE Referred to Community Affairs; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Judiciary; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means 03/02/10 SENATE Introduced, referred to Community Affairs; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Judiciary; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means -SJ 00025 04/30/10 SENATE Died in Committee on Community Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 1166 (Ch. 2010-193) In addition to the above Bill History information, the Division of Legislative
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