2006 House Bill 6661

Revise adoption subsidy law

Introduced in the House

Nov. 28, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Scott Hummel (R-93)

To revise the definition of "child with special needs" in the law that authorizes adoption subsidies for such children, and make other revisions. The bill would require that certain new factors or conditions be considered when determining whether a child is eligible for these subsidies, including a history of abuse or neglect. This would expand the number of children eligible for these subsidies.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Dec. 5, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

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 House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 14, 2006

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 25 to 11 (details)

To revise the definition of "child with special needs" in the law that authorizes adoption subsidies for such children, and make other revisions. The bill would require that certain new factors or conditions be considered when determining whether a child is eligible for these subsidies, including a history of abuse or neglect. This would expand the number of children eligible for these subsidies.

Received in the House

Dec. 14, 2006

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

Vetoed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Jan. 4, 2007