Bill > HB4471

This bill amends existing county employee retirement law to specifically allow retirants who are receiving a pension or retirement benefit to be employed by a county sheriff's office without forfeiting their retirement allowance. The bill adds a new provision under the conditions for continued pension payment that specifically states a retirant can continue receiving their full retirement benefit if they are employed by a county sheriff's office. This means a retired county employee can work in a sheriff's office without having their pension suspended or reduced, which was not explicitly allowed under the previous version of the law. The bill provides more flexibility for retirants seeking to return to work in law enforcement while still maintaining their earned retirement benefits. The change is part of a broader set of provisions governing county employee retirement systems, which include detailed rules about service credits, benefit calculations, and reemployment conditions for retirants. The amendment appears to be a narrow, specific update to existing retirement system regulations that expands employment opportunities for retired county employees in sheriff's offices.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4471