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: The bill creates an election process allowing certain law enforcement officers to transfer from the state employees retirement system 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 + 2 co-sponsors Latest action (2026-08-12): Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: Mallory Mcmorrow
Why this matters
The bill would let a defined cohort of law enforcement officers elect to leave the State Employees Retirement System and join the Michigan State Police Retirement System, changing their pension formula, contribution structure, and long-term benefits. For taxpayers and the state, moving members between plans has funding and unfunded-liability implications for both systems. The change is procedural but consequential for the affected officers’ retirement security.