2003 House Bill 5183 / 2004 Public Act 18

Introduced in the House

Oct. 16, 2003

Introduced by Rep. John Stahl (R-82)

To require the Family Independence Agency to promote, implement, and support foster care youth focus groups to provide consultation and input into foster care policy.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Oct. 23, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 30, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 4, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services

Feb. 5, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 11, 2004

Amendment offered

To include adults previously in foster care or independent living programs on the list of those to be included in the proposed foster care focus groups.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Feb. 12, 2004

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To require the Family Independence Agency to promote, implement, and support foster care youth focus groups to provide consultation and input into foster care policy.

Received in the House

Feb. 12, 2004

Feb. 17, 2004

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 4, 2004