HIGHER ED.: DENYING FINANCIAL AID - S.B. 565: FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 565 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor: Senator Philip E. Hoffman

Committee: Education

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to require the State Court Administrator's Office, not more than 30 days after the bill's effective date and at least annually thereafter, to provide to all trial courts with jurisdiction over criminal prosecutions involving possession or distribution of controlled substances, information on the denial of Federal benefits and on the option, under Federal law, of including this denial in sentencing for a State offense.

(Under the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act, "Federal benefit" means the issuance of any grant, contract, loan, professional license, or commercial license provided by an agency of the United States or by appropriated funds of the United States. "Federal benefit" does not include any retirement, welfare, Social Security, health, disability, veterans benefit, public housing, or other similar benefit, or any other benefit for which payments or services are required for eligibility.)

Proposed MCL 769.15 - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have a minimal impact on the State Court Administrative Office.

Date Completed: 2-4-98 - Fiscal Analyst: B. Bowermanfloor\sb565

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.