2005 House Bill 4227 / Public Act 20

Revise county commission compensation rules

Introduced in the House

Feb. 8, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To allow a county board of commissioners pay raise approved in 2005 to go into effect in 2006, notwithstanding a law prohibiting such raises during the current term of office. Also, to allow future “structured” pay hikes during a term, such as cost of living allowance (COLA) increases.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

Feb. 17, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 24, 2005

Passed in the House 67 to 36 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 1, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

April 12, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 19, 2005

Amendment offered

To only allow a county board of commissioners pay raise approved in 2005 to go into effect in 2006 if it is voted on before the new commissioners' terms of office begin.

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 20, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow a county board of commissioners pay raise approved in 2005 to go into effect in 2006, if it is voted on before the new commissioners' terms of office begin. Also, to allow future “structured” pay hikes during a term, such as cost of living allowance (COLA) increases.

Received in the House

April 20, 2005

April 21, 2005

Passed in the House 77 to 28 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 4, 2005