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SB 47

Retirement: state employees; election process to transfer a corrections officer to the Michigan state police retirement system; provide for. Amends sec. 55 of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.55) & adds secs. 50b & 64a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 48'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Damoose and 2 co-sponsors

Allows Michigan corrections officers to voluntarily transfer from the state employees' pension system to the state police retirement system through an election process.

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Bill Summary · SB 47

Legislative bill overview

SB 47 would establish an election process allowing corrections officers to voluntarily transfer from the Michigan Public Employees Retirement System (MPERS) to the Michigan State Police Retirement System (MSPERS). The bill amends the 1943 Public Employee Retirement Act and is tied to companion bill SB 48, suggesting coordinated legislative action on retirement system changes.

Why is this important

Corrections officers represent a distinct occupational group within state employment, and retirement system membership directly affects their benefits, contribution rates, and long-term financial security. This change could impact state budget obligations, corrections officer recruitment/retention, and the financial stability of both retirement systems depending on how many officers elect to transfer.

Potential points of contention

  • Actuarial impact: Transferring officers from one pension system to another affects both systems' funding levels and may create unfunded liabilities or require contribution adjustments
  • Fairness and precedent: Establishing a voluntary transfer mechanism for one occupational group may trigger similar requests from other state employee categories, fragmenting the unified retirement system
  • Cost-benefit clarity: Without seeing SB 48 (the tied companion bill), it's unclear whether this addresses officer recruitment problems, pension adequacy, or budget concerns, making it difficult to assess whether the solution matches the stated problem

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

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