Republican lawmaker pushes upfront ID rules for Michigan public assistance

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 578

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Progress of HB 5145

As policymakers and state agencies work to comply with new federal requirements for a variety of public benefits, a Republican lawmaker from Howell is pushing for changes to the application process.

State Rep. Jason Woolford (R-Howell) advocated for his House Bill 5145 during a meeting of the House Government Operations Committee on Thursday, arguing that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services …

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