Snyder Signs Bill to Fund State Retiree Benefits

Governor Rick Snyder today signed legislation to ensure funding for state retiree benefits.

Senate Bill 683, sponsored by state Senator Roger Kahn, includes fiscal year 2012 supplemental appropriations to ensure other post-employment benefits for retirees from several state departments. The $306.3 million total includes health, dental and vision benefits as well as life insurance coverage. The bill is now Public Act 64.