2020 House Bill 5580 / Public Act 69

Revise welfare rules for new adult job training program

Introduced in the House

March 5, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Anthony (D-68)

To exempt from certain social welfare benefit payment restrictions the state assistance given to individuals in a particular government job-training and grant program for individuals age 25 and above (Gov. Whitmer’s proposed “Michigan Reconnect” program). See House Bill 5576.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

March 12, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 95 to 12 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 17, 2020

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

To exempt from certain social welfare benefit payment restrictions the state assistance given to individuals in a particular government job-training and grant program for individuals age 25 and above (Gov. Whitmer’s proposed “Michigan Reconnect” program). See House Bill 5576.

Received in the House

March 17, 2020

Passed in the House 84 to 10 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

April 2, 2020