Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 38. Civil Service and Retirement § 38.19d

(a) On the effective date of his or her retirement, the member has met the service requirements to receive a retirement allowance under this act and the member's combined age and amount of credited service is equal to or greater than 70 years.

(b) The member was employed by the legislature for the 6-month period ending on the effective date of his or her retirement. A member who was restored to active service with the legislature during that 6-month period under section 33  3 or a member who is on layoff status from the legislature during that 6-month period is considered to have met the employment requirement of this subdivision.

(c) The member files a written application with the retirement board, on or after November 15, 1994, but not later than December 31, 1994, stating a date, which date shall be 30 days or more after the execution and filing of the application but not later than February 1, 1995, on which he or she desires to retire.