2017 House Bill 5092

Revise school pension details to accommodate 2017 reform

Introduced in the House

Oct. 12, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Jim Lilly (R-89)

To add a provision to the school pension law to accommodate the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2017-SB-401">2017 pension reform</a> that makes a defined contribution system with substantial employer contributions the default for new school employees. The bill requires the legislature to appropriate money for this each year and specifies the state account from which the employer contributions must come.

Referred to the Committee on Financial Liability Reform

Nov. 1, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 9, 2017

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

To add a provision to the school pension law to accommodate the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2017-SB-401">2017 pension reform</a> that makes a defined contribution system with generous employer contributions the default for new school employees. The bill specifies the state account from which the employer contributions must come, subject to legislative appropriations.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 28, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Education