Introduced
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To end the post-retirement health care insurance coverage provided to legislators, but only for those elected after November 1, 2010. Under current law, former legislators who have served six years get full health coverage beginning at age 55. Note: In the past decade 26 bills have been introduced to end or reduce this benefit, and different versions have passed the House and Senate five times, but never the <i>same</i> version.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight, Reform, and Ethics
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that repeals the benefit for those who first took office on or after Jan. 1, 2007. Reportedly, just eight current lawmakers will still qualify under the House-passed bill (Sens. Anderson, Green, Jansen, Pappageorge, Richardville, Robertson and Whitmer, and Rep. Jud Gilbert).
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To repeal the benefit for all current legislators. Reportedly, eight current lawmakers will still qualify under the House-passed bill (Sens. Anderson, Green, Jansen, Pappageorge, Richardville, Robertson and Whitmer, and Rep. Jud Gilbert).
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 107 to 3 (details)
To end the post-retirement health care insurance coverage provided to legislators, but only for those who first took office on or after Jan. 1, 2007. (Reportedly, just eight current lawmakers would still be eligible.) Under current law, former legislators who have served six years get full health coverage beginning at age 55. Note: In the past decade 26 bills have been introduced to end or reduce this benefit, and different versions have passed the House and Senate five times, but never the <i>same</i> version.
Referred to the Committee on Reforms, Restructuring, and Reinventing
Substitute offered
To adopt a version of the bill that would eliminate the retirement benefits for any legislators who have not completed at least six years in the legislature before January 1, 2013.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)
To end the post-retirement health care insurance coverage provided to legislators, but only for those who have not completed at least six years in the legislature before January 1, 2013. Reportedly, this means 36 out of 38 Senators would still get the benefits, plus 14 out of 109 currently in the House. Under current law, former legislators who have served six years get full health coverage beginning at age 55.
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To exclude more current legislators from the benefits by moving the deadline to an earlier date.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To limit the benefits to legislators who have 30 years of service.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To eliminate the benefit for all current legislators.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 96 to 11 (details)
To end the post-retirement health care insurance coverage provided to legislators, but only for those who have not completed at least six years in the legislature before January 1, 2013. Reportedly, this means 36 out of 38 Senators would still get the benefits, plus 14 out of 109 current House members. Under current law, former legislators who have served six years get full health coverage beginning at age 55.
