2017 House Bill 4131 / Public Act 43

Take pension from government bad-actors

Introduced in the House

Jan. 31, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Jim Runestad (R-44)

To take away most of the government pension accrued by a state or local employee convicted of feloniously taking a bribe. Specifically, the individual would lose benefits that accrued from the employer’s contributions to the pension.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 21, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

March 29, 2017

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 30, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 27, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

May 18, 2017

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

To take away most of the government pension accrued by a state or local employee convicted of feloniously taking a bribe. Specifically, the individual would lose benefits that accrued from the employer’s contributions to the pension.

Received in the House

May 18, 2017

May 23, 2017

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 7, 2017