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MI HB5943

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2010

Primary Sponsor

Paul Opsommer

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits use of the Michigan Bridge Card (food assistance debit card) to withdraw cash from automated teller machines
  • Prohibits use of the Michigan Bridge Card to purchase tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, or items containing alcohol
  • Prohibits use of the Michigan Bridge Card to purchase lottery tickets or tickets for games of chance
  • Permits cash assistance benefits on the Michigan Bridge Card to be used for housing, personal toiletries, food, clothing, and child care services
  • Amends the Social Welfare Act (1939 PA 280) by adding Section 57v

Legislative Description

Human services; food assistance; Michigan bridge card; prohibit certain uses. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 57v.

Human services, food assistance

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 03/11/2010

3/11/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2010

Full Bill Text

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