Yesterday afternoon the Senate reported and the House concurred on HB 4522, a bill amending PA 312.

This bill makes ability to pay the primary factor an arbitrator must consider. It also includes internal comparables, speeds up the process and moves up last best offer.

Authorities are also expressly included under PA 312 in the bill; however, it does grandfather many existing authorities.

Samantha Harkins works for the Michigan Municipal League handling municipal services issues.  She can be reached at 517-908-0306 or email at sharkins@mml.org

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