MI HR0218

Expresses support for maintaining other post-employment benefits (including health benefits) for current and future local government employees, particularly police and fire personnel who often face early retirement due to demanding work conditions.

Opposes reducing retirement and post-employment benefits, arguing that such reductions dishonor employee dedication and harm recruitment and retention of qualified public service personnel.

Acknowledges that Michigan's 340 general purpose counties and municipal governments have diverse retirement systems with varying pension benefits, populations served, and financial statuses that require individualized approaches rather than sweeping one-size-fits-all changes.

Endorses recommendations from Governor Snyder's Responsible Retirement Reform for Local Government Task Force, including greater reporting and transparency requirements, fiscal stress testing, and creation of a Municipal Stability Board to address unfunded liabilities while preserving benefits.

Directs transmission of the resolution to the Governor.