2012 Senate Bill 1386 / Public Act 607

Codify recent welfare reforms

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 29, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Caswell (R-16)

To codify in state statue recent administrative changes closing loopholes in a 60-month federal time limit on cash welfare payments (not including Medicaid and food stamps), and to define cash welfare payments as a temporary program that is not an “entitlement.” Many cash welfare recipients are also covered by a shorter 48-month state benefit cap imposed by the state.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Dec. 5, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)

To codify in state statue recent administrative changes closing loopholes in a 60-month time limit on cash welfare payments (not including Medicaid and food stamps), and to define cash welfare payments as a temporary program that is not an “entitlement.” Many cash welfare recipients are also covered by a shorter 48-month state benefit cap.

Received in the House

Dec. 5, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Dec. 12, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2012

Amendment offered by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-12)

To provide an exception to the 60 month welfare cap.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-12)

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-12)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-12)

To remove a provision authorizing the termination of a welfare recipient's benefits for any reason not specifically limited by statute.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 64 to 43 (details)

To codify in state statue recent administrative changes closing loopholes in a 60-month time limit on cash welfare payments (not including Medicaid and food stamps), and to define cash welfare payments as a temporary program that is not an “entitlement.” Many cash welfare recipients are also covered by a shorter 48-month state benefit cap.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 14, 2012

Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012