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2013 House Bill 5015: Ban welfare “bridge card” ATM cash at race track
Public Act 198 of 2013
Introduced by Rep. Dale W. Zorn R-Ida on September 25, 2013
To require state agencies to “work with” ATM cash machine suppliers to establish a way to stop a welfare recipient’s “bridge card” from being used to withdraw cash at a horse racing track. “Bridge cards” are debit cards that have replaced food stamps and cash welfare. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Families, Children, and Seniors Committee on September 25, 2013
Reported in the House on October 23, 2013
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on October 31, 2013
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on October 31, 2013
Received in the Senate on November 12, 2013
Referred to the Senate on November 12, 2013
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on December 17, 2013