2023 House Bill 5088

Human services: services or financial assistance; water rate affordability program; create.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding sections 14n, 14o, 14p, 14q, 14r, 14s, and 14u.

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House Fiscal Agency Analysis

House Bill 5088 would amend the Social Welfare Act to establish the low-income water residential affordability program and provide for its purpose and eligibility requirements.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 4, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Donavan McKinney (D-14), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Kara Hope (D-74), Rachel Hood (D-81), Dylan Wegela (D-26), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Veronica Paiz (D-11), Mike McFall (D-8) and Stephanie Young (D-16)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Dec. 11, 2024

Discharged from committee

Substitute H-4 offered by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. David Prestin (R-108)

1. Amend page 3, line 23, after “program.” by inserting “The department shall prepare a program policy and procedure manual that is consistent with applicable provisions in the Michigan Energy Assistance Program manual, including time limits for participation for customers who are not seniors or persons with disabilities.”.

The amendment passed by voice vote