2017 Senate Bill 14

Senate probation and parole reform package

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 18, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Jack Brandenburg (R-8)

To authorize grants of up to $2,400 to an employer who hires an individual currently on probation or parole, capped at $7,200 annually for an employer who hires more than onewho hires more than one.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Jan. 31, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 2, 2017

Passed in the Senate 34 to 1 (details)

To authorize grants of up to $2,400 to an employer who hires an individual currently on probation or parole, capped at $7,200 annually for an employer who hires more than one.

Received in the House

Feb. 2, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

March 2, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

March 8, 2017

Amendment offered by Rep. Mary Whiteford (R-80)

To only allow the proposed subsidies if a job has been posted and unfilled for at least six months.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 13, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice