MEAP; AMEND DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS H.B. 6075:

SUMMARY OF DISCHARGED BILL

House Bill 6075 (as discharged)

Sponsor: Representative Helena Scott

House Committee: Energy, Communications, and Technology

Senate Committee: Government Operations (discharged)

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Energy Assistance Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services to notify Michigan Energy Assistant Program (MEAP) participants of their eligibility for other services under the MEAP, including energy waste reduction products and services offered by an energy provider or a home weatherization assistance program.

The bill is tie-barred to Senate Bills 353, 880, and 881, which would collectively expand eligibility for energy assistance from the MEAP and require the Low-income Assistance Fund to be administered to promote Statewide access to the MEAP.

MCL 400.1233 Legislative Analyst: Alex Krabill

FISCAL IMPACT

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

Date Completed: 12-18-24 Fiscal Analyst: John P. 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.