2013 Senate Bill 175 / Public Act 99

Undo National Guard pension reform

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 12, 2013

Introduced by Sen. John Pappageorge (R-13)

To reverse a <A href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2010-HB-6271">2010 reform</A> that eliminated "defined benefit" pensions for future Michigan National Guard commanders and their assistants, and instead provided 401k benefits. The reform was adopted following reports of these "Adjutant Generals" being granted generous state pensions based on limited state service ($78,000 to $133,000 for 1.5 years to 13 years service). The bill would also revise and update many details in the law that establishes the Michigan National Guard’s organization, command, more.

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security

May 16, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 21, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 22, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To reverse a <A href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2010-HB-6271">2010 reform</A> that eliminated "defined benefit" pensions for future Michigan National Guard commanders and their assistants, and instead provided 401k benefits. The 2010 reform was adopted following reports of these "Adjutant Generals" being granted generous state pensions based on limited state service ($78,000 to $133,000 for 1.5 years to 13 years service). The bill would also revise and update many details in the law that establishes the Michigan National Guard’s organization, command, more.

Received in the House

May 22, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

June 5, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 6, 2013

Amendment offered by Rep. Earl Poleski (R-64)

To adopt a version of the bill that slightly limits eligibility for these benefits compared to the Senate version, and compared to the pre-2010 system.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 91 to 14 (details)

To largely reverse a <A href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2010-HB-6271">2010 reform</A> that eliminated "defined benefit" pensions for future state Adjutant Generals and Assistant Adjutant Generals, and instead provided 401k benefits. The bill would also revise various other Michigan National Guard organizational details. The 2010 reform was adopted following reports of AGs being granted generous state pensions based on limited state service ($78,000 to $133,000 for 1.5 years to 13 years service). The House version of the bill slightly limits eligibility for these benefits compared to the pre-2010 version, but also has several exceptions to the new limits.

Received in the Senate

June 11, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

July 2, 2013