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2011 House Bill 4723: “Bridge card” reform package
Public Act 281 of 2012
Introduced by Rep. Robert Genetski (R) on June 9, 2011
To require the Department of Human Services to cross-reference state prison population data with the names of those who have welfare “bridge cards,” and revoke their bridge cards. “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 28, 2011
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on September 7, 2011
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on September 7, 2011
Received in the Senate on September 8, 2011
Referred to the Senate Families, Seniors & Human Services Committee on September 8, 2011
Reported in the Senate on June 7, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on June 12, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on June 12, 2012
Received in the House on June 13, 2012
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on July 5, 2012