2004 Senate Bill 1319 / Public Act 548

Require electronic child support payments

Introduced in the Senate

June 23, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom (R-34)

To require electronic disbursement of child support payments distributed by the state following collection from non-custodial parents, via a debit card or other type of account.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services

July 6, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 4, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Aug. 4, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Sept. 15, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 9, 2004

Passed in the House 98 to 0 (details)

To require electronic disbursement of child support payments distributed by the state following collection from non-custodial parents, via a debit card or other type of account.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 30, 2004