2015 Senate Bill 137 / Public Act 8

Authorize appropriation for university autism programs

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 17, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand (R-29)

To authorize the transfer to university autism programs of $3.0 million from a state fund created by a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2012-SB-981">2012 law</a> intended cover subsidies to health insurance companies to compensate for the cost of a new autism treatment coverage mandate imposed by another law passed that year.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Feb. 26, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 26, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

March 4, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 12, 2015

Passed in the House 62 to 48 (details)

To authorize the transfer to university autism programs of $3.0 million from a state fund created by a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2012-SB-981">2012 law</a> intended cover subsidies to health insurance companies to compensate for the cost of a new autism treatment coverage mandate imposed by another law passed that year.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 1, 2015