2012 House Bill 5881 / Public Act 432

Allow pension double-dipping by some “retired” prison workers

Introduced in the House

Sept. 11, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Haveman (R-90)

To allow retired prison employees to simultaneously collect pension benefits and a paycheck for going back to work in a prison, if the person is paid on a per-diem basis for a limited term, with no (additional) benefits, and for less than 1,040 hours annually (the equivalent of 26 40-hour weeks).

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Nov. 29, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 58 to 48 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Dec. 11, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 24 to 14 (details)

To allow retired prison employees to simultaneously collect pension benefits and a paycheck for going back to work in a prison, if the person is paid on a per-diem basis for a limited term, with no (additional) benefits, and for less than 1,040 hours annually (the equivalent of 26 40-hour weeks).

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 20, 2012