HB-4627, As Passed House, February 12, 2008

SUBSTITUTE FOR

HOUSE BILL NO. 4627

A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled

"Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,"

(MCL 37.2101 to 37.2804) by adding section 202b.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

Sec. 202b. (1) The commission on pay equity is created in the

Michigan department of civil rights and is responsible for the

development of definitions of comparable wages, using the criteria

of composite skills, responsibility, effort, education or training,

and working conditions.

(2) The governor shall appoint the members of the commission

on pay equity. The commission is composed of the following members:

(a) The director of the Michigan department of civil rights or

his or her designee.

(b) The director of the Michigan economic development

corporation or his or her designee.

(d) A representative of the Michigan chamber of commerce.

(e) A representative of the Michigan AFL-CIO.

(f) A representative of the united auto workers.

(g) A representative of the Michigan small business

association.

(h) A representative of the national organization for women,

Michigan.

(i) A representative of the Michigan women's studies

association.

(j) A representative of the Michigan farm bureau.

(3) The director of the Michigan department of civil rights or

his or her designee shall serve as the chairperson of the

commission on pay equity and shall have responsibility for

convening the meetings of the commission, setting the agenda for

all meetings, and preparing all minutes and reports of the work of

the commission.

(4) The commission on pay equity shall hold meetings and

hearings as necessary to develop definitions, models, and

guidelines for employers and employees on pay equity.

(5) The commission on pay equity shall present its findings

and recommendations to the legislature, the governor, and the

public by a date not later than 1 year after the governor appoints

its members.

(6) All meetings of the commission on pay equity are subject