Environment
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- May improve recruitment and retention of conservation officers
- Standardizes benefits for law enforcement-adjacent personnel
Risks
- Potential long-term fiscal pressure on the state retirement system
StateMichiganIntroduced
HB 6235: Retirement: state police; membership in the retirement system of certain law enforcement officers first hired after certain date; provide for, and allow for purchasing service credit for certain law enforcement officers' service under the state employees' retirement system. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1603 & 38.1604). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6233'26, HB 6234'26
Will Snyder
HB 6235 status: Introduced — bill electronically reproduced 08/11/2026 (updated Aug 25, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 65/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Retirement: state police; membership in the retirement system of certain law enforcement officers first hired after certain date; provide for, and allow for purchasing service credit for certain law enforcement officers' service under the state employees' retirement system. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1603 & 38.1604). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6233'26, HB 6234'26. Currently in House.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Simplifies administrative HR management by consolidating pension categories
Risks
- Transfers create long-term unfunded actuarial liabilities that could impact state budgets
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Provides improved retirement security for state law enforcement employees
- Addresses disparities in retirement benefits for specific security and protection roles
Risks
- Changes in pension structures can create perceived equity issues between cohorts
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Confidence
High
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Source note
Expansion of defined benefit retirement eligibility can create significant long-term unfunded liabilities for the state
Analysis scope
Does not include the actuarial impact analysis for the proposed pension changes
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