Retirement: state employees; election process to transfer certain law enforcement officers to the Michigan state police retirement system; provide for. Amends sec. 55 of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.55) & adds secs. 50b, 50c, 50d, 64a, 64b & 64c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1133’26, SB 1135’26
Key claim: Certain law enforcement officers now in the state employees’ retirement system would be allowed to choose to transfer into the Michigan State Police retirement system.
Abstract
(SB1134 · 103rd Legislature) Retirement: state employees; election process to transfer certain law enforcement officers to the Michigan state police retirement system; provide for. Amends sec. 55 of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.55) & adds secs. 50b, 50c, 50d, 64a, 64b & 64c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1133’26, SB 1135’26 Sponsor: Sen. Chedrick Greene + 9 co-sponsors Latest action (2026-09-10): Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: John Damoose
Why this matters
Pension system placement determines contribution rates, benefit formulas, and long-term retirement value for law enforcement officers, and shifting members between two state-run systems changes the funding profile of both. A voluntary election structure lets affected officers weigh benefits individually but creates administrative and actuarial questions for the receiving MSP system.