Introduced by Rep. Alma Smith (D) on February 4, 2009, to revise qualifications and procedures on state adoption subsidies, to bring them in line with federal requirements.
Referred to the House Family and Childrens Services Committee on February 4, 2009.
Reported in the House on March 4, 2009, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Referred to the Senate Families and Human Services Committee on March 10, 2009.
Reported in the Senate on April 1, 2009, with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate (37 to 0) on April 2, 2009, to revise qualifications and procedures on state adoption subsidies, to bring them in line with federal requirements. [Vote Details and Comments]
Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on April 9, 2009.
2) 2009 House Bill 4159 (Revise adoption subsidy qualifications ) [by admin on January 1, 2001] Introduced in the House on February 4, 2009, to revise qualifications and procedures on state adoption subsidies, to bring them in line with federal requirements
The vote was 104 in favor, 0 opposed and 6 not voting