HOUSE BILL NO. 5461

October 21, 2021, Introduced by Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Markkanen, Meerman, Yaroch, Beeler, Bezotte and Wozniak and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled

"The social welfare act,"

(MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14n.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 14n. Unless expressly required by federal law, the department must obtain specific authorization from the legislature before seeking, applying for, accepting, or renewing a waiver of work requirements established by the supplemental nutrition assistance program under 7 USC 2015(o) for food assistance benefits.