2006 Senate Bill 1198 / Public Act 286

Require lead testing for WIC recipients

Introduced in the Senate

March 29, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Martha G. Scott (D-2)

To require that all children whose families receive benefits under the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program be given lead screening tests.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services

May 4, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 10, 2006

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 11, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 11, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 16, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 29, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 2 (details)

To require that all children whose families receive benefits under the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program be given lead screening tests.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 18, 2006