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2011 House Bill 4721: “Bridge card” reform package
Public Act 198 of 2011
Introduced by Rep. Jon Bumstead R-Newaygo on June 9, 2011
To require the Department of Human Services to get arrest warrant data from the State Police, and revoke the welfare “bridge cards” of any warrant targets. “Bridge cards” are debit cards that have replaced food stamps and are also used for cash welfare payments. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Families, Children, and Seniors Committee on June 9, 2011
Reported in the House on June 21, 2011
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Received in the Senate on September 8, 2011
Referred to the House Families, Children, and Seniors Committee on September 8, 2011
Reported in the Senate on October 4, 2011
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on October 18, 2011