Introduced by Rep. Robert Genetski (R) on June 9, 2011, to require the Department of Human Services to cross-reference state prison population data with the names of those who have welfare “bridge cards,” and revoke their bridge cards. “Bridge cards” are debit cards that have replaced food stamps and are also used for cash welfare payments.
Referred to the House Families, Children, and Seniors Committee on June 9, 2011.
Reported in the House on June 28, 2011, with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on September 7, 2011, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described. The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on September 7, 2011.
Referred to the Senate Families, Seniors & Human Services Committee on September 8, 2011.
Reported in the Senate on June 7, 2012, with the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on June 12, 2012. The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on June 12, 2012.
Passed 35 to 1 in the Senate on June 13, 2012, to require the Department of Human Services to cross-reference state prison population data with the names of those who have welfare “bridge cards,” and revoke their bridge cards. “Bridge cards” are debit cards that have replaced food stamps and are also used for cash welfare payments. Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"