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MI HB5303

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends MCL 41.110b to make township employee retirement and benefit programs subject to the Protecting Local Government Retirement and Benefits Act

  • Authorizes townships to establish retirement systems, purchase insurance contracts, and arrange prepayment plans for life, accident, dental, vision, health, hospitalization, and medical/surgical coverage for officers, employees, and their dependents

  • Permits townships to establish cafeteria plans under Internal Revenue Code Section 125 and contract with annuity or pension providers, with ability to deduct employee contributions from pay

  • Allows automatic enrollment of eligible officers and employees in insurance or coverage plans, with opt-out provisions requiring written notice before coverage begins

  • Contingent on enactment of House Bill 5298 or Senate Bill number to be specified; does not take effect otherwise

Legislative Description

Retirement; other; retirement benefits for township employees subject to the protecting local government retirement and benefits act; provide for. Amends sec. 110b of 1846 RS 16 (MCL 41.110b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5298'17

Townships: employees and officers

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

12/12/2017

Committee Referrals

Government Operations12/12/2017
Michigan Competitiveness11/30/2017

Full Bill Text

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