Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMichiganIn Committee
SB 1134: Retirement: state employees; election process to transfer certain law enforcement officers to the Michigan state police retirement system; provide for. Amends sec. 55 of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.55) & adds secs. 50b, 50c, 50d, 64a, 64b & 64c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1133'26, SB 1135'26
Chedrick Greene
SB 1134 status: In Committee — referred to Committee on Government Operations (updated Sep 15, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
62OUT OF 100
Score:62/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
What changes
This bill permits certain state corrections, conservation, and state police support officers to transfer their retirement accounts from the Tier 2 (defined contribution) plan to the Michigan State Police Retirement System (defined benefit).
Who is affected
Corrections resident representatives, corrections transportation officers, conservation officers, state police motor carrier officers, and specific security officers.
Requirements and enforcement
Eligible employees must submit an irrevocable written election between August 2, 2027, and October 15, 2027. Spousal consent is required for the election to be effective.
Costs and funding
Requires the transfer of accumulated Tier 2 contributions to purchase service credit in the State Police retirement system; long-term pension liability costs to the state are not explicitly detailed in the text.
When it takes effect
Election window in 2027; effective transition date of January 1, 2028.
Potential benefits
Provides enhanced financial predictability and retirement security for law enforcement and corrections staff; improves recruitment and retention tools.
Risks and tradeoffs
Creates significant long-term fiscal liabilities for the state; irrevocable nature of the choice poses personal financial risk to participants.
What is still unknown
The long-term fiscal impact on the Michigan state police retirement system and the exact number of participants expected to choose this switch.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Enhances retirement security for public safety officers
- May improve retention rates in critical roles
- Provides employees with defined benefit security
Risks
- Increases long-term fiscal liability for the state pension fund
- Transfers risk from employees to state taxpayers
- Complexity of fund valuation during transfers
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Increases long-term financial stability for families of officers
- Provides parity with state police retirement benefits
- Rewards long-term service with defined benefits
Risks
- Irrevocable election requires significant personal financial foresight
- Potential for inequity between those who switch and those who remain
- Complexity of the election process for participants
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Legislative structure ensures oversight of election periods
- Requirement for written, informed elections
- Inclusion of spousal protection mechanisms
Risks
- Limited public disclosure of the actuarial cost to the state
- Complexity of the transfer mechanism complicates public oversight
- Reliance on department-determined election methods
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The switch to a defined benefit system creates potentially permanent and significant fiscal liabilities for the state.
Analysis scope
The bill depends on the enactment of SB 1133 and SB 1135.
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