Friday, April 02, 2010
Manchin Vetoes Disabilities Bills
WEST VIRGINIA...
Governor Joe Manchin has vetoed two bills involving people with disabilities. The governor says missing language prompted him to disapprove a bill aimed at replacing references to "mentally retarded'' in state law with "intellectually disabled." Manchin detailed legal and privacy concerns when vetoing a bill that would have allowed the hospitalization of minors without their consent, saying it conflicted with federal law protecting addiction and treatment records of minors. Manchin says he supported that bill's intent and has called on lawmakers to try again.
Governor Joe Manchin has vetoed two bills involving people with disabilities. The governor says missing language prompted him to disapprove a bill aimed at replacing references to "mentally retarded'' in state law with "intellectually disabled." Manchin detailed legal and privacy concerns when vetoing a bill that would have allowed the hospitalization of minors without their consent, saying it conflicted with federal law protecting addiction and treatment records of minors. Manchin says he supported that bill's intent and has called on lawmakers to try again.
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