2008 House Bill 5828 / Public Act 331

Authorize retroactive adoption subsidy in particular case

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To authorize the retroactive payment of certain state adoption subsidy money to the Bay County parents who in 2004 were about to adopt a child who died.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 27, 2008

Amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To correct a drafting error in the language of the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 17, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 17, 2008