2013 Senate Bill 434 / Public Act 193

Require financial institutions help enforce welfare benefit restrictions

Introduced in the Senate

June 18, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To require a credit union that operates automatic teller machines in a casino, liquor store, or “adult entertainment establishment” to ensure it does not allow a person to use a welfare benefits “bridge card” to withdraw cash from those ATMs.

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions

Oct. 8, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 17, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 22, 2013

Amendment offered by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To clarify an exemption for liquor stores that are primarily grocery stores.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 3 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 22, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Oct. 30, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 5, 2013

Passed in the House 101 to 9 (details)

To require a credit union that operates automatic teller machines in a casino, liquor store, or “adult entertainment establishment” to ensure it does not allow a person to use a welfare benefits “bridge card” to withdraw cash from those ATMs.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 17, 2013