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HB 31 Re-Reengrossed 2022 Regular Session Tarver
Abstract: Authorizes the use of nonrecurring state revenue for payment of a nonrecurring, lump-
sum payment to certain retirees, beneficiaries, and survivors of the four state retirement
systems.
Present constitution limits the ability of the legislature to spend state nonrecurring revenue to
particular items. Proposed constitutional amendment retains present constitution.
Proposed constitutional amendment authorizes use of nonrecurring state revenue to pay a
nonrecurring, lump-sum payment to retirees, beneficiaries, and survivors receiving a benefit from
the four state retirement systems: La. State Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement
System of La., La. School Employees' Retirement System, and the La. State Police Retirement
System.
Proposed constitutional amendment provides the retiree, beneficiary, or survivor must have been
receiving a benefit by June 30th of the previous fiscal year in order to be eligible for such lump sum
payment. Further provides for calculation of the lump-sum payment amount and authorizes the
legislature to provide by law for certification to the legislature of the number of eligible recipients
at each system.
Provides for submission of the proposed amendment to the voters at the statewide election to be held
Nov. 8, 2022.
(Adds Const. Art. VII, ยง10(D)(2)(g))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Appropriations to the original
bill:
1. Remove requirement that legislature appropriate a maximum of $50,000,000 of
nonrecurring revenue each year for payment of the benefits provided in proposed
constitutional amendment.
2. Make technical changes.
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure to the engrossed bill:
1. Change the ballot language.