2009 House Bill 4917

Reform Detroit police and fire pension board selection

Introduced in the House

May 12, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Fred Durhal (D-6)

To prohibit Detroit police and fire unions from bargaining in contract negotiations over whether a retiree is selected to represent retired employees on the pension board. The unions have sued to stop the appointment of a retire on the board; there have extensive allegations of corruption related to this board.

Referred to the Committee on Labor

Aug. 18, 2010

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 10, 2010

Substitute offered

To not include the provision establishing that retirees could vote but not nominate candidates for the pension board.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 63 to 38 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2010

Dec. 2, 2010

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

To prohibit Detroit police and fire unions from bargaining in contract negotiations over whether a retiree is selected to represent retired employees on the pension board. The unions have sued to stop the appointment of a retire on the board; there have extensive allegations of corruption related to this board.

Vetoed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 21, 2010