SB-0946 Summary

• Establishes the "Work Opportunity Act" creating a grant program requiring the Department of Talent and Economic Development to provide employer reimbursements for hiring individuals currently on probation or parole.

• Qualifies employers hiring at least one eligible employee in a full-time job (35+ hours per week) for a minimum of 120 hours, with grant amounts based on hours worked: 25% of first-year wages up to $1,500 for 120-400 hours, or 40% of first-year wages up to $2,400 for over 400 hours.

• Caps employer grants at $7,200 per fiscal year and requires applicants to provide federal employer identification numbers, employee corrections department numbers with parole/probation status, and qualified first-year wage amounts.

• Creates the Work Opportunity Employer Reimbursement Fund within the state treasury, with the Michigan Talent Investment Agency administering the fund, allowing up to 10% of appropriated funds for one FTE administrator position.

• Requires annual reporting to legislature on fund balance, total expenditures, number of grants issued, and money received.