SJRP: COMMITTEE SUMMARY (Date Completed: 2-2-10) - CONST: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE

CONST: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE S.J.R. P: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
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Senate Joint Resolution P (as introduced 12-18-09)
Sponsor: Senator Mark C. Jansen
Committee: Reforms and Restructuring

Date Completed: 2-2-10

CONTENT

Senate Joint Resolution P proposes to amend the State Constitution of 1963 by adding Section 8 to Article XI of the Constitution. The proposed constitutional amendment would authorize the Michigan Legislature to provide, by law, allocation requirements for health benefit plans for public employees and elected and appointed public officials. The proposal would require any health benefits offered to State employees, local government employees, and employees of public universities to conform to the cost allocations established by State law.

FISCAL IMPACT

Senate Joint Resolution P would have no direct fiscal impact on State government, local government, or public universities in Michigan. The potential impact on these governmental units would depend on any enacted implementing legislation that would provide limitations on the amount of health care benefits to be paid by employers.

Fiscal Analyst: Gary S. Olson

Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sjrp/0910