2015 House Bill 4409 / Public Act 58

Repeal welfare “extender” subsidy

Introduced in the House

March 26, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Earl Poleski (R-64)

To repeal a law that requires the state to send $10 per month for six months to former welfare recipients who no longer qualify. The House Fiscal Agency reports the extra payments cost the state $116,400 annually.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

April 15, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

April 29, 2015

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 5, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

May 12, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 26, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To repeal a law that requires the state to send $10 per month for six months to former welfare recipients who no longer qualify. The House Fiscal Agency reports the extra payments cost the state $116,400 annually.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 10, 2015