2012 House Bill 5761

Revise cash welfare time limits

Introduced in the House

June 14, 2012

Introduced by Rep. John Olumba (D-5)

To eliminate a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2011-HB-4409">current cap</a> of 48 months on the time a person can collect cash welfare benefits. Note: The current lifetime cap has many exceptions, and there is no time limit on other welfare benefits including food stamps, housing and heating bill subsidies, Medicaid, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors