The Legislative Monitor

The Legislative Monitor is a monthly newsletter that tracks state and federal legislation that has the potential to affect the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Subscription to this publication is free. You can receive it via mail, email or Fax. To subscribe, email your name, address, email address and daytime phone number to Lori Israel at The Arc of Tennessee. Let her know which format you would like to receive.

Please Note: This project is made possible by a grant from the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Online Issues

We only keep a limited number of past issues on-line due to space constraints, but would be happy to mail you any back issues in which you have interest. Contact Lori by email or phone at (800) 835-7077.

• November 2008- Federal Court Says Bush Administration Policy to Pay Only for Least Costly Alternative Not Permitted Under Medicare Law
• December 2008- Transition Updates
• February 2009- 106th TN General Assembly
• March 2009- Legislation Introduced in the 106th General Assembly
• April 2009- United States 111th Congress
• April 2009 (2)- Update on Legislation Introduced in the 106th General Assembly
• May 2009- Health Care Reform: Key Disability Issues
• June 2009- Final Action on Legislation in the 106th General Assembly
• July 2009- Health Care Reform: What's at Stake for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities?
• August 2009- Effective Emergency Management: Making Improvements for Communities and People with Disabilities
• September 2009- What is Happening with the Community Choice Act?
• October 2009- Hate Crimes and Victimization
• November 2009- Health Care Reform
• December 2009- Senator Mikulski Introduces Bill to Strike Terms “Mental Retardation” and “Mentally Retarded” From Federal Lawbooks
• Weekly Update (during session only) - February 8, 2010

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