2011 House Bill 4721 / Public Act 198

“Bridge card” reform package

Introduced in the House

June 9, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-100)

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.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

June 21, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 7, 2011

Passed in the House 97 to 11 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 8, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors

Oct. 4, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 5, 2011

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

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.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 18, 2011