2014 House Bill 5576 / Public Act 189

Detroit bankruptcy settlement and grant package - public safety union contracts

Introduced in the House

May 13, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Haveman (R-90)

To subject to the approval of the Detroit fiscal management oversight commission proposed by House Bill 5566 the rulings on Detroit fire and police union contracts of a “PA 312” binding arbitration panel, which otherwise has the power to impose contract terms between a city and public safety unions in the event of a collective bargaining impasse.

Referred to the Committee on Detroit's Recovery and Michigan's Future

May 21, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 22, 2014

Substitute offered

To adopt a version of the bill that does not give the oversight panel authority over binding arbitration public safety union contracts.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 98 to 12 (details)

To require the Detroit fiscal management oversight commission proposed by House Bill 5566 to review rulings on Detroit fire and police union contracts of a “PA 312” binding arbitration panel, which can impose contract terms in the event of a collective bargaining impasse. The oversight panel would not be given any actual authority over these settlements.

Received in the Senate

May 27, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

June 3, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To require the Detroit fiscal management oversight commission proposed by House Bill 5566 to review rulings on Detroit fire and police union contracts of a “PA 312” binding arbitration panel, which can impose contract terms in the event of a collective bargaining impasse. The oversight panel would not be given any actual authority over these settlements.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 19, 2014