2010 House Bill 6271 / Public Act 256

Revise National Guard Adjutant General pay and benefits

Introduced in the House

June 17, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Richard LeBlanc (D-18)

To revise retirement benefits of future Michigan National Guard adjutant generals. Under current law this person gets retirement benefits equal to those of an active Army or Air Force officer of like grade and service. The bill would instead enroll the person in the state employee defined contribution 401(k) retirement system.

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

Aug. 24, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 22, 2010

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 23, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

Dec. 3, 2010

Passed in the Senate 32 to 0 (details)

To revise retirement benefits of future Michigan National Guard adjutant generals. Under current law this person gets retirement benefits equal to those of an active Army or Air Force officer of like grade and service. The bill would instead enroll the person in the state employee defined contribution 401(k) retirement system.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 14, 2010