Provides relative to the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS) and allows for a change in beneficiary for purposes of joint and survivor annuities.(7/1/10) (EG NO IMPACT APV)
Impact
The implementation of SB14 modifies existing statutes concerning retiree benefits. As a result, it provides new rights to reemployed LASERS retirees regarding the naming of beneficiaries for supplemental benefits. This change in the law could affect how benefits are distributed in case of the retiree’s death, ensuring that beneficiaries align with their current family circumstances without jeopardizing existing commitments to former spouses.
Summary
Senate Bill 14, also known as SB14, concerns the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS) and proposes significant changes regarding the designation of beneficiaries for retirees who return to work in LASERS-covered positions. The bill aims to allow retirees who had previously named a former spouse as their beneficiary to designate a current spouse when reemployed, but strictly for supplemental benefits accrued after their return. This designates a clear priority for current marriages over previous arrangements while ensuring that prior beneficiaries maintain their rights to benefits accrued prior to any changes.
Sentiment
Overall, discussions around SB14 reflect a supportive sentiment towards balancing the rights of reemployed retirees with their previous commitments. Advocates highlight the importance of ensuring that retirees can designate their current spouses in light of new income streams from reemployment, while opponents may voice concerns about the implications of such changes on the financial integrity of the retirement system and potential liabilities arising from adjustments in beneficiary designations.
Contention
A noteworthy point of contention arises concerning the fiscal implications of allowing such changes in beneficiary designations. Proponents argue that such changes will align benefits with current familial obligations, whereas critics caution against potential strains on the retirement system's resources. Furthermore, the aspect of liability contained within the bill mandates that a retiree must hold the system harmless for changes, adding an additional layer of legal consideration that stakeholders must navigate.
Relative to the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS), allows for a change in beneficiary for purposes of joint and survivor annuities. (2/3 - CA10s29(F)) (7/1/11) (RE NO IMPACT APV)
Provides a minimum benefit increase for certain retirees, beneficiaries, and survivors of the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana, Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System, Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System, and State Police Retirement System. (6/30/21) (2/3 CA10s29(F)) (EN INCREASE APV)
Relative to the La. State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS), allows benefits payable to children beneficiaries of deceased retirees to be paid to a trust (EN NO IMPACT)
Relative to the La. State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS), allows a retiree to designate a trust as beneficiary of retirement benefits (OR NO IMPA)
Provides relative to compliance with applicable federal tax qualification requirements for Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana, Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System, and State Police Pension and Retirement System. (7/1/10) (EN NO IMPACT APV)
Provides for the incorporation of the Registrars of Voters Employees' Retirement System into the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (OR SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE)
Relative to the La. State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS), allows certain individuals to rescind their originally selected retirement option under certain circumstances (OR NO IMPACT APV)
Provides for the incorporation of the Registrars of Voters Employees' Retirement Plan into the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (OR SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE)
Allows members of the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System to purchase service credit for purposes of retirement eligibility. (7/1/10) (EG1 SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV)