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MI HB5985

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joel Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits cash assistance recipients from using Michigan bridge cards to purchase beverages in deposit containers subject to Michigan's bottle deposit law (MCL 445.571 to 445.576)

  • Applies to beverages covered under the 1976 Illinois law establishing deposit requirements for beverage containers

  • Amends the Social Welfare Act (1939 PA 280) by adding Section 57w

  • Introduced November 8, 2012 by Rep. Johnson and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors

Legislative Description

Human services; services or financial assistance; use of cash assistance on a bridge card to obtain cash from a bottle deposit fee; prohibit. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 57w.

Environmental protection, recycling

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 11/09/2012

11/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Families, Children, And Seniors11/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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