Law Enforcement Legislative Updates

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.

Attorney General Bill Schuette’s Crime Initiative Moves Forward

August 16, 2012

The Violent Offense-Fourth Felony, or VO-4, has passed the Michigan House Judiciary Committee is on its way to the floor for a vote. Here's what you need to know.

Legislative Update from the POAM Annual Convention

May 31, 2012

Listen to POAM legislative updates from Legislative Director Kenneth Grabowski and Washington lobbyist Denny McGrann.

House Bill 5189 Revises Requirements for EVIP

May 10, 2012

Last week Governor Rick Snyder signed House Bill 5189, which eased the requirements necessary to qualify for Economic Vitality Incentive Program payments. This legislation is good news for public emp...

US Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Warrant Needed for GPS Tracking blog post

Proposed Michigan Legislation that could Affect POAM as of 3-19-2012

March 20, 2012

Read a list of all the bills in front of the Michigan Legislature that could possibly affect the POAM membership.

MERC May Consolidate All Of POAM’s Unfair Labor Practice Charges

March 14, 2012

POAM received a request from the Michigan Employment Relations Commission regarding the number of unfair labor practices filed against employers regarding Public Act 152.

The Federal Perspective – Fall 2011

December 28, 2011

With the political season ramping up, Congress and the Administration have been busily working to complete action on several necessary pieces of legislation and working to advance their respective leg...

Major POAM Victory Regarding House Bill 5002

December 8, 2011

An amendment to HB 5002 that exempts police and fire from workers' compensation changes passed today. The Senate will vote on the bill later today.

Emergency Action on House Bill 4059!

December 6, 2011

YOU MUST COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR MICHIGAN SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING HOUSE BILL 4059 IMMEDIATELY! Republican Representative Marty Knollenberg has sponsored H.B. 4059 which would amend the Pu...

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