Law Enforcement Legislative Updates

More Info on Ticket Cameras Across the USA

June 17, 2013

Please read James C. Walker's letter to Michigan legislators about proposed legislation that would allow cities to install red light traffic and ticket cameras.

POAM Lobbies in Our Nation’s Capitol

June 10, 2013

POAM Pres. Jim Tignanellli and Legislative Director Kenneth Grabowski met with Michigan's Congressional leaders to discuss the Affordable Health Care Act.

Read POAM’s Testimony to House Appropriations Sub-Committee Regarding Funding for Law Enforcement

March 4, 2013

Click to read POAM's testimony given to the Michigan State Police House Appropriations Sub-Committee regarding State funding for law enforcement.

Summary of Senate Bill 409

February 7, 2013

Read the summary of Michigan Senate Bill 409, or Public Act 597 of 2012 and how it affects law enforcement officers in Michigan.

New Right to Work Law Passes

December 7, 2012

The Michigan House of Representatives and Senate both passed Right to Work legislation on Thursday, Dec. 6. Here is a copy of the bill.

Voting results for Michigan's Right to Work bill

How Your Senator Voted on Right to Work

December 7, 2012

Included here is a list of how your Michigan State Senator voted on the Right to Work legislation that passed through both the House of Representatives and Senate.

Previous POAM President William Powell Passes Away

Legislative Alert! Right To Work

December 4, 2012

If you haven’t done so already, all POAM members are requested to call their state senator immediately and voice their opposition to any Right To Work legislation. The legislation could be voted...

House Bill 5780 Gets Out of Committee

December 4, 2012

House Bill 5780, the amendment to Public Act 54, would prevent PA 54 from affecting 312 eligible employees.

2012 Ballot Proposal Information

October 29, 2012

Read everything you need to know about the six different proposals on the 2012 ballot and what they mean for Michigan and it's voters.

UPDATE as of 9/28/2012: HB 5780 Considered by House Committee

September 28, 2012

If House Bill 5780 passes, law enforcement officers in Michigan could no longer be affected by Public Act 54.

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Social Security Fairness Act

A new legislation, Social Security Fairness Act, plans to restore full Social Security benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public servants.

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