Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 979 — Retirement: other; continuing education requirements for trustees; provide for. Amends sec. 13 of 1965 PA 314 (MCL 38.1133).

Last action — 9/30/2026 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill establishes continuing education requirements for trustees of retirement systems.

This bill amends existing laws to require trustees of retirement systems to complete continuing education. It aims to ensure that trustees remain knowledgeable about their duties and responsibilities.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For workers, this means that the trustees handling their retirement funds will have updated training and knowledge.

Summary

Retirement: other; continuing education requirements for trustees; provide for. Amends sec. 13 of 1965 PA 314 (MCL 38.1133).

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 9/30/2026 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 979 do?
Retirement: other; continuing education requirements for trustees; provide for. Amends sec. 13 of 1965 PA 314 (MCL 38.1133).
Who sponsors SB 979?
SB 979 is sponsored by Veronica Klinefelt (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 979?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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