2017 Senate Bill 19 / Public Act 13

Senate probation and parole reform package

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 18, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Dale Zorn (R-17)

To cut off any cash welfare or food stamp benefits given to an individual who absconds from parole.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Jan. 31, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 2, 2017

Passed in the Senate 34 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 2, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

March 2, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

March 8, 2017

Passed in the House 101 to 6 (details)

To cut off food stamp benefits given to an individual who absconds from parole.

Received in the Senate

March 9, 2017

Passed in the Senate 34 to 1 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 30, 2017