2022 House Bill 5801

Create government foster care commission

Introduced in the House

Feb. 23, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Bronna Kahle (R-57)

To create a new government “foster care commission” comprised of specified officials and political appointees to undertake a range of investigations and activities in this area.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

May 11, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 24, 2022

Passed in the House 79 to 28 (details)

To create a new government “foster care commission” comprised of specified officials and political appointees, to undertake a range of investigations and activities in this area.

Received in the Senate

May 26, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

June 30, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 20, 2022

Passed in the Senate 29 to 7 (details)

To create a new government “foster care commission” comprised of specified officials and political appointees, to undertake a range of investigations and activities in this area.

Received in the House

Sept. 21, 2022

Passed in the House 81 to 27 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 7, 2022

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors