2005 House Bill 5529 / 2006 Public Act 608

Allow higher pay to joint public safety boards

Introduced in the House

Dec. 29, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Rick Jones (R-71)

To allow local governments to set the “per diem” compensation for members of the administrative boards of joint fire or police agencies created by two or more local governments. Under current law the compensation is capped at $30 per meeting.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

May 11, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 23, 2006

Passed in the House 102 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 24, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

Dec. 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow local governments to set the “per diem” compensation for members of the administrative boards of joint fire or police agencies created by two or more local governments. Under current law the compensation is capped at $30 per meeting.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2006