OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT DUTIES                                                                 S.B. 529:

                                                                                               COMMITTEE SUMMARY

Senate Bill 529 (as introduced 9-19-13)

Sponsor:  Senator Bruce Caswell

Committee:  Families, Seniors and Human Services

Date Completed:  10-23-13

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Office of Child Support Act to require the Office of Child Support to develop and implement guidelines for the allocation and distribution of all child support payments that met the requirements of Federal law, regulation, or rule.

The Act establishes the Office of Child Support and lists actions that the Office must perform, which generally include development, coordination, and enforcement of child support services.

MCL 400.233                                                             Legislative Analyst:  Glenn Steffens

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

                                                                                    Fiscal Analyst:  Frances Carley

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.