2011 House Bill 4723 / 2012 Public Act 281

“Bridge card” reform package

Introduced in the House

June 9, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Bob Genetski (R-88)

To require the Department of Human Services to cross-reference state prison population data with the names of those who have welfare “bridge cards,” and revoke their bridge cards. “Bridge cards” are debit cards that have replaced food stamps and are also used for cash welfare payments.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

June 28, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 7, 2011

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 8, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

June 7, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

June 12, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

To require the Department of Human Services to cross-reference state prison population data with the names of those who have welfare “bridge cards,” and revoke their bridge cards. “Bridge cards” are debit cards that have replaced food stamps and are also used for cash welfare payments.

Received in the House

June 13, 2012

June 14, 2012

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

July 5, 2012