2009 Senate Bill 163 / Public Act 180

Restrict authority of State Police director to fire civilian employee

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 3, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To repeal the authority of the director of the State Police to dismiss a civilian employee at will, and only allow dismissal after a hearing.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 22, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 29, 2009

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 29, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Aug. 19, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 8, 2009

Amendment offered by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To only allow a civilian State Police employee to be dismissed for budget reasons.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To repeal the authority of the director of the State Police to dismiss a civilian employee at will, and only allow dismissal after a hearing, except for budget reasons.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 9, 2009

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 15, 2009