Relates to employment by the state of persons with autism spectrum disorder
Summary
Provides that the civil service commission may determine that one in every thirty-six positions with duties which can be performed by persons with autism spectrum disorder.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action May 5, 2026
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Total actions
2
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Committee
2
May 5, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO DISABILITIES
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Monica Martinez
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Mario Mattera
RRepublican/Conservative
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