2014 Senate Bill 890 / Public Act 308

Revise state adoption subsidies

Introduced in the Senate

March 26, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Caswell (R-16)

To revise details of a law that authorizes subsidies for parents who adopt a child, so as to accommodate an agreement that the state would provide higher subsidies if it turns out a particular child needs “extraordinary” care that incurs extraordinary expenses.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

May 8, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 11, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 12, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Oct. 2, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To revise details of a law that authorizes subsidies for parents who adopt a child, so as to accommodate an agreement that the state would provide higher subsidies if it turns out a particular child needs “extraordinary” care that incurs extraordinary expenses.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 2, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 9, 2014