2015 Senate Bill 12 / Public Act 20

Allow pension double-dipping by “retired” Attorney General employees

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 20, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To allow a retired state employee to simultaneously collect pension benefits and a paycheck for work performed as an Attorney General consultant or expert witness.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 21, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 3, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 3, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 15, 2015

Amendment offered by Rep. Martin Howrylak (R-41)

To cap the number of hours the "retired" employee can get paid for while still collecting a pension.

The amendment failed by voice vote

April 16, 2015

Passed in the House 82 to 28 (details)

To allow a retired state employee to simultaneously collect pension benefits and a paycheck for work performed as an Attorney General consultant or expert witness.

Received in the Senate

April 21, 2015

April 23, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 5, 2015