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MI SB0675
MI SB0675Economic development: other; the social welfare act; amend to reflect elimination of the Michigan strategic fund. Amends secs. 57, 57d, 57e & 57f of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.57 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0631'25
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Introduced
10/30/2025
10/30/2025
In Committee
10/30/2025
10/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled"The social welfare act,"by amending sections 57, 57d, 57e, and 57f (MCL 400.57, 400.57d, 400.57e, and 400.57f), section 57 as amended by 2018 PA 574, section 57d as amended by 2011 PA 131, section 57e as amended by 2024 PA 138, and section 57f as amended by 2014 PA 51.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Social Welfare Act to update references to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation by replacing them with references to a new "bureau of fair competition and free enterprise" in several sections related to the Family Independence Program (FIP). The changes primarily involve modifying language around definitions, program participation requirements, and administrative procedures for the PATH (Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope.) program, which helps FIP recipients become self-sufficient. Key modifications include standardizing language around age descriptions (e.g., changing "under the age of" to "less than"), updating terminology related to program administration, and ensuring consistency in how exemptions and program requirements are described. The bill also maintains the existing framework of requiring participants to develop a family self-sufficiency plan, participate in work-related activities, and meet specific program goals, while providing flexibility for individuals with disabilities or temporary limitations. Notably, the bill will only take effect if a companion Senate Bill (SB 631) is also enacted into law, creating a legislative tie bar between the two pieces of legislation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 10/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0675 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0675.htm |
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