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MI HB5953

MI HB5953
Human services; services or financial assistance; work requirement for benefit eligibility; prohibit waiver. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 10h.


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Introduced
10/19/2016
In Committee
10/19/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2016

Introduced Session

98th Legislature

Bill Summary

Human services; services or financial assistance; work requirement for benefit eligibility; prohibit waiver. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 10h.

AI Summary

This bill, amending the social welfare act, prohibits the state department from seeking, accepting, or renewing any waiver of the work requirements outlined in a federal law, specifically 7 USC 2015(o), which pertains to eligibility for food assistance programs. In essence, it mandates that Michigan will not seek to bypass federal rules that require individuals to work or participate in work-related activities to receive certain benefits, ensuring these work requirements remain in place.

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Sponsors (28)

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/19/2016 (on 11/09/2016)

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