Human services: services or financial assistance; low-income water residential affordability program task force; create. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 14q. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0248'25, SB 0250'25, SB 0252'25
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Overview
This bill creates a task force to advise the Department of Human Services on a low-income water residential affordability program. The task force will include representatives from various groups, such as water providers, consumer advocacy groups, and local governments. It will develop guidance for the program, explore funding sources, and recommend changes to water usage limits and program expansion. The task force will also assist with distributing funds for customer bills and plumbing repairs.
Key provisions
- Creates a Low-Income Water Residential Affordability Program Task Force.
- The task force will include representatives from diverse organizations.
- The task force will develop guidance and recommendations for the affordability program.
- The task force will explore funding sources and program expansion.
- The task force will review water usage limits.
- The task force will develop criteria for reviewing provider programs.
- The Department of Human Services will collaborate with the Department of Treasury to distribute funds.
Who is affected
- Water and sewerage providers
- Low-income water residential customers
- Municipal governments
- Consumer advocacy groups
- Community action agencies
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated task force to oversee the affordability program.
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