2002 House Bill 6017 / Public Act 573

Introduced in the House

May 7, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Jason Allen (R-104)

To change references to the "Friend of the Court" to the "Court Family Services" in the social welfare act. The bill would also place in statute the Office of Inspector General as a criminal justice agency within the Family Independence Agency, charged to investigate alleged incidents of fraud, waste, and abuse within programs administered by the department. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 6004 to 6012, 6017, and 6020.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

May 28, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which eliminates the proposal to change the name of the Friend of the Court office to the "Court Family Services Office," and incorporates other detail changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

To establish in statute the Office of Inspector General as a criminal justice agency within the Family Independence Agency, charged to investigate alleged incidents of fraud, waste, and abuse within programs administered by the department. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 6004 to 6012, 6017, and 6020.

Received in the Senate

May 28, 2002

July 9, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described, amended to establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Aug. 13, 2002

Sept. 17, 2002

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Oct. 3, 2002