Law Enforcement Legislative Updates

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...

MLC Reflects on 30 Years Lobbying the Michigan’s State Capital

February 21, 2023

Michigan Legislative Consultants on 30 Years at Lansing POAM is reposting this blog post from Michigan Legislative Consultants — On January 11, we experienced the swearing in of the 102nd Legislatu...

MCOLES Academy Assistance Program

February 14, 2023

POAM is reposting this information from Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) — MCOLES has received funding for grants to law enforcement agencies for basic law enforcement trai...

$20 Million Investing in Police Training

February 8, 2023

Michigan Legislation Would Require More Training for Law Enforcement Officers “They will now be required to finish a training course in order to keep their licenses in law enforcement – me...

School Resource Officer Grant | POAM Law Enforcement Legislation News

Michigan Awards School Resource Officer Grant

January 26, 2023

$25 million Awarded to School Districts and Academies for Hiring School Resource Officers The Grants and Community Services Division (GCSD), a division of the Michigan State Police (MSP) announced a p...

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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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