DEPARTMENTAL REFERENCE UPDATE                                                              H.B. 5119:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 5119 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Sheldon A. Neeley

House Committee:  Families, Children, and Seniors

Senate Committee:  Families, Seniors and Human Services

CONTENT

The bill would amend the domestic violence prevention and treatment Act to specify that, as used in the Act, "department" means the Department of Health and Human Services. Currently, the definition of "department" refers to the former Family Independence Agency.

(The Act provides for the creation and operation of the domestic violence prevention and treatment board within the Department.)

MCL 400.1501                                                         Legislative Analyst:  Patrick Affholter

FISCAL IMPACT

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

Date Completed:  12-2-16                                                    Fiscal Analyst:  John Maxwell

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.