A bill to amend 2012 PA 615, entitled “Michigan energy assistance act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 (MCL 400.1232, 400.1233, 400.1234, and 400.1235), and by adding section 4a.
SB 353 expands the number of people that can go on energy assistance programs (from 150% to 200% of federal poverty level) and removes any restrictions on the times that funds from the energy assistance fund can be used (from November 1-May 31 to the full year).
Introduced
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment
Discharged from committee
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Reported with substitute S-2
Substitute S-2 concurred in by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 28 to 10 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology
Reported with substitute H-1
Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote
Passed in the House 57 to 50 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
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The motion prevailed by voice vote
Substitute H-1 concurred in 25 to 11 (details)