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HB 6139

Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; cross-reference to publicly funded health insurance contribution act; eliminate. Amends sec. 4p of 1909 PA 279 (MCL 117.4p).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 1 co-sponsor

Michigan bill removes legal reference connecting public employee health insurance contributions to state funding act, potentially altering compensation structures for government workers.

bill electronically reproduced 11/14/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6139

Legislative bill overview

HB 6139 proposes to eliminate a cross-reference in Michigan law (MCL 117.4p) that links public employee compensation and benefits to provisions in the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act. The bill would remove this statutory connection, potentially allowing public employee health insurance contribution requirements to operate independently from that act's framework.

Why is this important

Public employee health insurance contributions affect compensation packages for thousands of Michigan government workers and can influence municipal and state budgets. Removing this cross-reference could alter how health insurance costs are allocated between employers and employees, with cascading effects on total compensation, healthcare affordability for public sector workers, and public payroll expenses.

Potential points of contention

  • Clarification vs. substantive change: Whether eliminating the cross-reference merely cleans up outdated language or actually substantively changes how health insurance contributions are calculated and mandated
  • Worker compensation impact: Labor unions and public employee advocates may oppose if removal reduces protections or increases employee out-of-pocket health costs
  • Municipal budget implications: Local governments may support or oppose depending on whether the change increases or decreases their contribution obligations for employee health insurance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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