2017 House Bill 4858 / 2018 Public Act 381

Include military experience in government employee wage factors

Introduced in the House

July 12, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Albert (R-86)

To let state agencies and local governments include military experience as a factor in determining an employee’s wage or salary level. Note: Current law requires the state and local governments to engage in collective bargaining with public employee unions, and these contracts generally prescribe a single pay schedule based on seniority and a limited number of other factors.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

Oct. 23, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 2, 2017

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 7, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security

Nov. 27, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 11, 2018

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To let state agencies and local governments include military experience as a factor in determining an employee’s wage or salary level. Note: Current law requires the state and local governments to engage in collective bargaining with public employee unions, and these contracts generally prescribe a single pay schedule based on seniority and a limited number of other factors.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 19, 2018