On Monday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to allow retired teachers and public school employees to return to work while continuing to receive the retirement benefits that they earned, helping fill the teacher shortage in Michigan.
“Michigan teachers and public school employees step up every day to help students succeed in communities across Michigan,” said Whitmer. “Since I took office, we have made historic investments to open up the teacher pipeline and help more aspiring Michigan educators enter their dream career. I am proud to sign legislation making it easier for retired teachers and public school employees to get back in the classroom and continue making a difference for our kids while earning the pensions they deserve.”
House Bill 4752, sponsored by state Representative Matthew Koleszar, helps public school retirees return to work while continuing to receive retirement and health care.
“The signing of this legislation into law is fantastic news for all of Michigan’s public school retirees, families, and ultimately our students,” said state Representative Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth). “Now, those with the most experience can re-enter our schools in a variety of capacities to help address staffing shortages. This is a big win for everyone.”
Additionally, the governor signed legislation allowing the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to designate newly built highway lanes constructed using federal funds as high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, encouraging carpooling and providing MDOT with a useful tool to ease traffic on highways.
“These bills represent a major step forward for mobility in Michigan and efforts to decrease emissions by encouraging people to share rides,” said MDOT Director Bradley C. Wieferich. “I want to thank the bill sponsors for their diligence and Gov. Whitmer for recognizing what this will mean to commuters and other travelers on one of the state’s busiest corridors.”
House Bill 4352, sponsored by state Representative Nate Shannon, amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to exempt motorcycles and other vehicles as determined by MDOT from HOV lane restrictions.
“My bill will transform mobility in Michigan by establishing high-occupancy vehicle lanes, and I am honored to see it become law,” said state Representative Nate Shannon (D-Sterling Heights), chair of the House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee. “With these bills, our state not only furthers its efforts toward more efficient mobility and lower carbon emissions, but it also fully leverages federal infrastructure funding for Michigan. I am proud of Michigan’s infrastructure progress as we adapt to a greener future, while continuing to repair and rebuild roads and bridges at historic rates.”
House Bill 4353, sponsored by state Representative Sharon MacDonell, allows MDOT to designate HOV lanes on newly constructed highway lanes built using federal funding.
“These bills provide the authorization for designating the HOV lanes that have already been built for that purpose in Troy,” said state Representative Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy). “I’m proud that the HOV lanes will be an effective tool for reducing traffic and pollution on I-75, where it runs through the heart of my district.”
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