Michigan 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 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

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  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.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 19 sponsors

    0 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

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

The bill modifies existing regulations to permit retired county employees to be employed by the county sheriff's office while still receiving their retirement benefits. This change aims to provide more flexible employment options for retirees.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you're a retired county employee, you can return to work in a sheriff's office without losing your pension.

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

  • Tim Sneller · Cosponsor
  • Julie Brixie · Cosponsor
  • Jim Ellison · Cosponsor
  • Mari Manoogian · Cosponsor
  • Rachel Hood · Cosponsor
  • Kevin Hertel · Cosponsor
  • Brian Elder · Cosponsor
  • Cara Clemente · Cosponsor
  • John Cherry · Cosponsor
  • Yousef Rabhi · Cosponsor
  • Sherry Gay-Dagnogo · Cosponsor
  • William Sowerby · Cosponsor
  • Vanessa Guerra · Cosponsor
  • Donna Lasinski · Cosponsor
  • Sara Cambensy · Cosponsor
  • John Chirkun · Cosponsor
  • Jewell Jones · Cosponsor
  • Tullio Liberati Jr. · Cosponsor
  • Mike Hoadley · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 128 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (128)

128 members have not signed on to this bill.

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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 Tim Sneller, Julie Brixie (Democrat), Jim Ellison, Mari Manoogian, Rachel Hood, Kevin Hertel (Democrat), Brian Elder, Cara Clemente, John Cherry (Democrat), Yousef Rabhi, Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, William Sowerby, Vanessa Guerra, Donna Lasinski, Sara Cambensy, John Chirkun, Jewell Jones, Tullio Liberati Jr. (Democrat), and Mike Hoadley (Republican).
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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