Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 20 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 4471 — Retirement: county employees; employment of retirant in a county sheriff's office; allow without forfeiting retirement allowance. Amends sec. 12a of 1851 PA 156 (MCL 46.12a).

Last action — 7/3/2026 - bill ordered enrolled

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 26 sponsors

    1 primary, 25 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (20 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill allows retired county employees to work in sheriff's offices without losing their retirement benefits.

This legislation permits county retirees to be employed by county sheriff's offices while still receiving their retirement allowance. It amends existing laws to facilitate this type of employment.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a retired county employee, this allows you to work in a sheriff's office while still drawing your retirement benefits.
  • Families: Families of retired county employees may benefit from increased financial flexibility if retirees choose to work part-time.

Summary

Retirement: county employees; employment of retirant in a county sheriff's office; allow without forfeiting retirement allowance. Amends sec. 12a of 1851 PA 156 (MCL 46.12a).

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 7/3/2026 - bill ordered enrolled

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 25 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (25)

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4471 do?
Retirement: county employees; employment of retirant in a county sheriff's office; allow without forfeiting retirement allowance. Amends sec. 12a of 1851 PA 156 (MCL 46.12a).
Who sponsors HB 4471?
HB 4471 is sponsored by Veronica Paiz (Democrat), Jason M Hoskins (Democrat), Rachel Hood, Dylan Wegela (Democrat), Felicia Brabec, Erin Byrnes (Democrat), Emily Dievendorf (Democrat), Carrie Rheingans (Democrat), Kimberly Edwards (Democrat), Brenda Carter (Democrat), Carol Glanville (Democrat), Tyrone Carter (Democrat), Tullio Liberati Jr. (Democrat), Joey Andrews (Democrat), Jimmie Wilson Jr (Democrat), Cynthia Neeley (Democrat), Sharon MacDonell (Democrat), Natalie Price (Democrat), Jenn Hill, Donavan McKinney (Democrat), Jamie Thompson (Republican), Julie Brixie (Democrat), Julie M. Rogers (Democrat), Curtis S VanderWall (Republican), Amos O'Neal (Democrat), and Abraham Aiyash.
What is the current status of HB 4471?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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