2022 House Bill 5765 / Public Act 217

Allow "double dipping" for corrections pensioners

Introduced in the House

Feb. 17, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Julie Alexander (R-64)

To allow "retired" state prison employees to collect a pension while also getting paid to do corrections work until two years after the bill becomes law.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

March 10, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 12, 2022

Passed in the House 101 to 3 (details)

To allow "retired" state prison employees to collect a pension while also getting paid to do corrections work. This authorization would expire two years after the bill becomes law.

Received in the Senate

April 13, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 21, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 28, 2022

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To allow "retired" state prison employees to collect a pension while also getting paid to do corrections work. This authorization would expire two years after the bill becomes law.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 14, 2022