DEPARTMENTAL REFERENCE UPDATE                                                              H.B. 5119:

                                                                               SUMMARY OF HOUSE-PASSED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

House Bill 5119 (as passed by the House)

Sponsor:  Representative Sheldon A. Neeley

House Committee:  Families, Children, and Seniors

Senate Committee:  Families, Seniors and Human Services

Date Completed:  11-30-16

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.)

The bill would take effect 90 days after its enactment.

MCL 400.1501                                                         Legislative Analyst:  Patrick Affholter

FISCAL IMPACT

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

                                                                                      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.