April 22, 2008, Introduced by Reps. Wenke, Rick Jones, Huizenga, Horn, Hammel, Wojno, Caswell and Agema and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.
A bill to amend 1948 (2nd Ex Sess) PA 5, entitled
"An act to provide for the payment of compensation, mileage and
expenses of the members of the legislature,"
by amending section 4 (MCL 4.514).
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 4. (1) Each member of the legislature shall receive, at
the expense of the state, 1 copy of the laws, journals, and
documents of the house of which he or she is a member.
(2)
Each serving member of the legislature shall receive and
the
same insurance health
coverage benefits as are provided for
classified
state employees ; and an expense allowance of $2,500.00
per
annum. The speaker of the house of representatives shall
receive
an additional expense allowance of $5,000.00. and shall be
responsible for payment of 25% of the cost or premium for those
benefits.