Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMichiganIn Committee
SB 1136: Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; public employer contribution to medical benefit plan; modify. Amends title & secs. 3, 4 & 5 of 2011 PA 152 (MCL 15.563 et seq.) & adds secs. 3a & 4a.
Kevin Hertel
SB 1136 status: In Committee — referred to Committee on Government Operations (updated Sep 15, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill modifies the statutory requirements established by 2011 PA 152 regarding the amount public employers are authorized to contribute toward public employee medical benefit plans.
Who is affected
State and local public employees and public employers (government units).
Requirements and enforcement
The bill introduces new sections (3a and 4a) to define or amend the contribution caps for health insurance.
Costs and funding
Direct fiscal impacts on public budgets are expected; however, the specific dollar amounts or percentage changes are not detailed in the summary.
When it takes effect
Introduced in the 2025-2026 session; currently under committee review.
Potential benefits
Potential for local government budget efficiency and alignment with current market insurance costs.
Risks and tradeoffs
Risk of reduced total compensation for staff, potential impact on labor stability, and increased out-of-pocket costs for employees.
What is still unknown
Exact formula changes for contribution limits and the extent to which these changes affect existing collective bargaining agreements.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential for state budgetary savings
- Increased fiscal flexibility for local governments
- Adjusts contribution caps to current market rates
Risks
- Potential reduction in total compensation for public employees
- May increase individual out-of-pocket healthcare expenses
- Risk of creating recruitment and retention challenges
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
Fiscal impact on specific local government units is unknown
Analysis scope
Full bill text not available for analysis
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeCurrent
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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