Law Enforcement Legislative Updates

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Social Security Fairness Act for Law Enforcement

August 27, 2024

Our Washington, D.C. Lobbyist, Dennis McGrann, provided the latest update on the Social Security Fairness Act, S.82/S.597. Read the post for more information. Update On Social Security Fairness Act Th...

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Public Act 4 & How It Affects Retirement Planning

February 28, 2024

Our legislative director has been fielding numerous inquiries from our members concerning retirement. Our treasury team is offering assistance to support all our members who ventured and are planning ...

Police Officer's Implementation of De-Escalation

Community Oriented Policing Services: Implementation of De-Escalation Training Act Program

February 2, 2024

The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office is pleased to announce the following grant funding opportunity is now open and accepting applications for the Implementation of De-Escalation Tra...

Hazard Pay Update | Officer Training Legislation | September 2020 Federal Update | COVID Recovery Funds | House Bills 4605 & 4606

BREAKING NEWS: Bill to Provide Police Department Funding in Cities with High Violent Crime

November 14, 2023

Michigan House Passes Bills 4605 & 4606 to Provide Funding to Police Departments On Wednesday, November 8th, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4605, sponsored by Rep. Nate Sh...

LEOSA Reform Act | POAM FUNDING REQUEST INCLUDED IN 2023 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET | PA 312

Understanding PA 312: A Closer Look at Michigan’s Law for Law Enforcement Officers

October 10, 2023

In the state of Michigan, Public Act 312 (PA 312) holds a pivotal place in the realm of law enforcement and public safety. Enacted in 1969, this legislation primarily focuses on ensuring that labor di...

Legislation Signed By Governor to Add County Corrections Officers to Public Act 312

October 6, 2023

Breaking NEWS-Governor Whitmer signs PA 312 for Correction and University Police FINISH LINE!!!!!! Gov Gretchen Whitmer, with Bill sponsors State Representative Kelly Breen (D) and State Representativ...

HB 4001 Pension Tax Repeal Passed | MI Pension Grant

The Retirement Funding Bill Restore Stability to Retirees and MI Communities

September 22, 2023

Protecting MI Pension Grant Awards POAM is reposting this press release from the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that more than $553 million in...

POAM team with Mike Rogers, candiate for Michigan Senate

POAM Endorses Long-Time Friend Mike Rogers for Senate

September 15, 2023

Mike Rogers for Michigan Senate Updated on July 1, 2024: Absentee ballots are out. In these unusual times, it is important to have you and your family vote for Mike Rogers for the United States Senate...

Statue Of Lady Justice in a lawyer office | House Bill 4044

Breaking News: House Bill 4044 is Signed into Law

August 22, 2023

House Bill 4044 House Bill 4044, sponsored by Rep. Matt Koleszar, was passed and signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. HB 4044 repeals a section of the Public Employment Relations Act (PERA) t...

POAM Executive Board members John Graver, Jon Pignataro, and Anthony Hall attend the HB 4001, Lowering MI Costs Plan signing ceremony with Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist.

Lowering MI Costs Plan is Signed into Law

March 10, 2023

Lowering MI Costs Plan Becomes Law, Repeals the Pension Tax and Provides Tax Cuts for Working Families POAM is reposting this press release from the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor — On Tu...

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