The Michigan Fraternal Order of Police applauds the Michigan House of Representatives for passing HB 5574, HB 5575, and HB 5576 — legislation designed to better protect Michigan’s first responders from intimidation, harassment, and threats because of the profession they have chosen to serve. This legislation is also commonly referred to as a “Halo Law.”[…]
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House OKs Bills To Include Corrections Officers in Collective Bargaining
Bills that would grant correctional officers the right to be included in collective bargaining were passed by the House on Tuesday. Sponsored by Rep. Kelly Breen (D-Novi), HB 4438 would expand the definition of a public police or fire department employee to include a corrections officer. Under the bill, these employees would be included in[…]
Washington Watch 1-27-23
Washington D.C. Legislative Update for the week of January 27, 2023
Retirement Tax Bill Passes Senate With 2023 Tax Year Effective Date
BREAKING NEWS – THURSDAY 4:48PM The bill, SB 1, which passed committee yesterday, was passed by the full Senate today rolling back the state’s tax law on pensions and passing with a vote of 23-15 which would roll back changes to the retirement tax that were made in 2011. A substitute for SB 1 was[…]
Pension Tax Repeal
BREAKING NEWS FROM LANSING – Senate Bill 1, a bill to repeal the Michigan Pension Tax, just passed the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection, and is being reported to the Senate Floor. Click For More Details
Washington Watch 1-13-23
Washington D.C. Legislative Update for the week of January 13, 2023