Human services: services or financial assistance; low-income water residential affordability program task force; create. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 14q.
This bill creates a task force to improve Michigan's low-income water affordability program by bringing together representatives from various water providers, community agencies, and advocacy groups. The task force will develop new guidance, create educational materials, and explore ways to expand the program to help more households afford their water and sewer bills. Additionally, the bill outlines how state funds will be distributed to cover the difference between actual utility bills and discounted rates, as well as to assist with necessary plumbing repairs. The legislation will only take effect if three related Senate bills are also passed into law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 4, 2024
Last action Dec 11, 2024
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Dec 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
motion to discharge committee approved
lower
Dec 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
notice given to discharge committee
lower
Dec 4, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
lower
Dec 4, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Laurie Pohutsky
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laurie Pohutsky
DDemocratic
Co
AA
Abraham Aiyash
DDemocratic
Co
Mike McFall
DDemocratic
Co
Penelope Tsernoglou
DDemocratic
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