DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Seabaugh HB No. 45
Abstract: Prohibits membership in the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) for
new hires of certain private employers. Allows current members of such employers to
retain their membership.
Present law (R.S. 11:701(33)) authorizes the following entities to enroll their employees in
TRSL:
(1)The La. Federation of Teachers (if such employees were previously members of TRSL).
(2)The La. Assoc. of Educators.
(3)The Associated Professional Educators of La.
(4)The La. Resource Center for Educators.
Proposed law provides that employees of such employers hired on or after Sept. 1, 2014, shall
not be members of TRSL.
Present law provides that employees of the La. High School Athletic Association hired on or
after July 1, 2011, shall not be members of TRSL. Proposed law retains present law.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 11:701(33)(a)(iv), (v)(aa), (vii), and (x))