DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 12 Reengrossed 2020 Regular Session Carpenter
Abstract: Relative to the benefits of members of the Firefighters' Retirement System (FRS) who
return to work with an employer covered by the system.
Present law provides that if a retiree from FRS returns to work in a full-time position covered by the
system, payment of his retirement benefits ceases. Proposed law removes the requirement for
cessation of benefits applicable to an FRS retiree who returns to work in a part-time position covered
by the system.
Present law provides that the employee and employer contribute to the system during full-time
reemployment and that the retirement option that was selected at the first retirement cannot be
changed. Proposed law retains present law and further requires that the employee and employer
contribute to the system during any part-time employment, but exclude part-time retirees from
accruing credible service during his reemployment.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 11:2256(A)(5))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Remove the requirement for cessation of benefits applicable to an FRS retiree who
returns to work in a part-time position covered by the system.
2. Require that the employee and employer contribute to the system during any part-time
employment, and exclude part-time retirees from accruing credible service during such
reemployment.