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MI HB5461

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Steven Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain specific legislative authorization before seeking, applying for, accepting, or renewing any waiver of work requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Applies unless expressly required by federal law, preserving the state's ability to comply with federal mandates
  • Adds new Section 14n to the Social Welfare Act (1939 PA 280)
  • Restricts executive branch authority over food assistance work requirement waivers by requiring legislative approval

Legislative Description

Human services: food assistance; food stamp work requirement waivers; modify. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 14n.

Human services: food assistance

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

2/22/2022

Committee Referrals

Families, Children, And Seniors10/21/2021

Full Bill Text

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