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LA Rev Stat § 11:321 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§321. Withdrawal of funds from Deferred Retirement Option Plan accounts by active employees; Hurricane Katrina

RS 321 - Withdrawal of funds from Deferred Retirement Option Plan accounts by active employees; Hurricane Katrina A. For purposes of this Section, "retirement system" shall mean any public retirement system in the state. B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an individual who is participating or who has participated in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) or comparable plan of his retirement system and who is still employed in a position covered by that system shall be allowed to withdraw up to one hundred thousand dollars of all or part of the funds in his DROP account under the provisions of this Section. C. Such an individual may withdraw funds from his DROP account provided all of the following requirements are met: (1) On August 28, 2005, the individual was domiciled in a parish which has been designated under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act as eligible for individual assistance or individual assistance and public assistance. (2) The individual sustained an economic loss by reason of Hurricane Katrina. (3) The aggregate amount of such distributions from the account does not exceed one hundred thousand dollars. (4) Any distribution is made on or after August 25, 2005, and on or before December 31, 2006. D.(1) If, pursuant to this Section, an individual receives a qualified Hurricane Katrina distribution, the amount of such distribution shall be included in income by the retirement system, generally ratable over the year of the distribution and the following two years in accordance with the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005, referred to in this Section as the "Act", unless the individual elects in writing not to have the ratable distribution apply for any taxable year. (2) The individual shall be responsible for filing an amended return or returns to claim a refund of the tax attributable to the amount previously included in income if the individual so qualifies under the Act. (3) Each retirement system shall advise each individual receiving a Hurricane Katrina distribution pursuant to this Section of potential state and federal tax consequences. E. Each retirement system shall promulgate any rules necessary to implement the provisions of this Section. F. The provisions of this Section shall supersede any provision of law to the contrary, including but not limited to R.S. 11:449(C), 450(B), 789(B), 1152(H), 1312(J), 1456(I)(2), 1530(J)(2), 1642(B), 1763(J), 1938(J)(2), 2144(I), 2221(J)(1), 2257(J)(2), 3005.1(J)(1)(c), 3039.1(J)(2), 3200(12), 3232(K), 3294(G), 3385.1(K)(2), 3551, and 3685(B)(10)(b). Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 50, §1, eff. Dec. 6, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 11:322 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§322. Withdrawal of funds from Deferred Retirement Option Plan accounts by active employees; Hurricane Rita

RS 322 - Withdrawal of funds from Deferred Retirement Option Plan accounts by active employees; Hurricane Rita A. For purposes of this Section, "retirement system" shall mean any public retirement system in the state. B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an individual who is participating or who has participated in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) or comparable plan of his retirement system and who is still employed in a position covered by that system shall be allowed to withdraw up to one hundred thousand dollars of all or part of the funds in his DROP account under the provisions of this Section. C. Such an individual may withdraw funds from his DROP account provided all of the following requirements are met: (1) On September 22, 2005, the individual was domiciled in a parish which has been designated under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act as eligible for individual assistance or individual assistance and public assistance. (2) The individual sustained an economic loss by reason of Hurricane Rita. (3) The aggregate amount of such distributions from the account does not exceed one hundred thousand dollars. (4) Any distribution is made on or after September 19, 2005, and on or before December 31, 2006. D.(1) If, pursuant to this Section, an individual receives a qualified Hurricane Rita distribution, the amount of such distribution shall be included in income by the retirement system, generally ratable over the year of the distribution and the following two years, unless the individual elects in writing not to have the ratable distribution apply for any taxable year. (2) The individual shall be responsible for filing an amended return or returns to claim a refund of the tax attributable to the amount previously included in income if the individual so qualifies. (3) Each retirement system shall advise each individual receiving a Hurricane Rita distribution pursuant to this Section of potential state and federal tax consequences. E. Each retirement system shall promulgate any rules necessary to implement the provisions of this Section. F. The provisions of this Section shall supersede any provision of law to the contrary, including but not limited to R.S. 11:449(C), 450(B), 789(B), 1152(H), 1312(J), 1456(I)(2), 1530(J)(2), 1642(B), 1763(J), 1938(J)(2), 2144(I), 2221(J)(1), 2257(J)(2), 3005.1(J)(1)(c), 3039.1(J)(2), 3200(12), 3232(K), 3294(G), 3385.1(K)(2), 3551, and 3685(B)(10)(b). Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 61, §1, eff. Dec. 6, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 11:323 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§323. Deferred Retirement Option Plan participation; members terminated due to hurricanes

RS 323 - Deferred Retirement Option Plan participation; members terminated due to hurricanes A. The provisions of this Section shall apply to the following state and statewide retirement systems: (1) The Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System, and (2) The Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana, and (3) The Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System, and (4) The Assessors' Retirement Fund, and (5) The Clerks' of Court Retirement and Relief Fund, and (6) The District Attorneys' Retirement System, and (7) The Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana, and (8) The Parochial Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana, and (9) The Registrars of Voters Employees' Retirement System, and (10) The Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System, and (11) The Firefighters' Retirement System. B. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any employee who is a member of a retirement system to which this Section applies, who has not retired, whose participation in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan of that system was interrupted or ceased upon his being terminated due to a reduction-in-force necessitated by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita or both, shall have the time period applicable to his plan participation adjusted upon his reemployment and resumption of membership in the retirement system to which he belonged before being terminated. The time period applicable to his plan participation shall be calculated as provided in this Section. However, in no case shall this Section be applicable to anyone who becomes reemployed more than one year after being furloughed or terminated, whichever occurs first, or to anyone reemployed on or after December 31, 2006. C. Any person to whom this Section applies who began participation on or before September 24, 2005, but who had not completed his specified participation period shall reenter the plan upon reemployment and his participation period shall resume. The total duration of the person's participation in the plan before termination and after reentry shall not exceed the plan participation period he specified upon initial entry into the plan. Any interest credited to the person's plan account during the period between furlough or termination and reemployment shall be forfeited. D. The provisions of this Section shall supersede any provision of law to the contrary, including but not limited to R.S. 11:447(C), 786(B), 1152(C), 1456(C) and (D), 1530(C) and (D), 1639(B), 1763(C) and (D), 1938(C) and (D), 2144(C) and (D), 2221(C) and (D), and 2257(C) and (D), to the extent there is any conflict. Acts 2006, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 17, §1, eff. Feb. 23, 2006; Acts 2006, No. 678, §1, eff. June 29, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 11:401 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§401. Establishment of retirement system

RS 401 - Establishment of retirement system  There shall be a retirement system which shall be under the management of a board of trustees for the purpose of providing retirement allowances and other benefits under the provisions of this chapter for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries.  Acts 1972, No. 135, §1, eff. July 26, 1972; Redesignated from R.S. 42:541 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 11:402 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§402. Name of system

RS 402 - Name of system  The system established by R.S. 11:401 shall be a state agency and shall have the power and privileges of a corporation. It shall be known as the "Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System" or as "Lasers". It shall be authorized to transact business and to invest in, hold, and sell cash, securities, property, and other assets in its own name or in such nominee names as the board of trustees may authorize from time to time. All records covering the contributions of the employer and the members shall be maintained by the board of trustees.  Acts 1972, No. 135, §1, eff. July 26, 1972. Amended by Acts 1989, No. 217, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 42:542 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991. Amended by Acts 1991, No. 863, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 11:404 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§404. Falsification of records

RS 404 - Falsification of records  Whoever knowingly makes any false statement or falsifies or permits to be falsified any record or records of this system in an attempt to defraud the system shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.  Acts 1972, No. 135, §1, eff. July 26, 1972; Redesignated from R.S. 42:544 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 11:405 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§405. Exemption from execution; exception

RS 405 - Exemption from execution; exception  Any annuity, retirement allowance or benefit, or refund of contributions, or any optional benefit or any other benefit paid or paid to any person under the provisions of this Chapter is exempt from any state or municipal tax and is exempt from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment, or any other process whatsoever, except as provided in R.S. 11:292, and is unassignable.  Acts 1972, No. 135, §1, eff. July 26, 1972. Acts 1986, No. 767, §7; Redesignated from R.S. 42:545 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 11:406 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§406. Amendments; cost-of-living adjustment

RS 406 - Amendments; cost-of-living adjustment  The provisions of the retirement system established by R.S. 11:401 may be amended by action of the legislature, in the same manner as any other statute may be amended by the legislature. In addition, action of the board with respect to the payment of cost-of-living adjustments, as provided in R.S. 11:491, and with respect to the payment of employee contributions, as provided in R.S. 11:154 shall be considered amendments to the provisions of the retirement system.  Added by Acts 1983, No. 674, §3; Redesignated from R.S. 42:546 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 11:407 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§407. Correction of administrative error

RS 407 - Correction of administrative error  Except as expressly provided otherwise in this Chapter, the director may, upon written documentation that an administrative error has occurred in the administration of this system, which documentation shall be submitted to the board of trustees at the next board meeting, whether such administrative error was committed by this system or otherwise, correct such administrative error and may make all adjustments relative to such correction.  Acts 1989, No. 214, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 42:547 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 11:408.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§408.1. Use of electronic signature on retirement records

RS 408.1 - Use of electronic signature on retirement records A. A record or signature utilized by the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form. Any such signature or record in electronic form shall have the full effect of law. B. If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law. C. If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law. D. Unless otherwise agreed between a sender and the system, an electronic record is received when: (1) It enters an information-processing system that the retirement system has designated or uses for the purpose of receiving electronic records or information of the type sent and from which the recipient is able to retrieve the electronic record. (2) It is in a form capable of being processed by the system. Acts 2001, No. 234, §1, eff. June 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 11:408.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§408.2. Establishment of procedures for the use of electronic signatures and records

RS 408.2 - Establishment of procedures for the use of electronic signatures and records A. To the extent that a reporting member agency uses electronic records and electronic signatures under this Part, the agency shall report in accordance with procedures established by the system in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and the system shall give due consideration to security and shall specify: (1) The manner and format in which the electronic records must be created, generated, sent, communicated, received, and stored and the systems established for those purposes. (2) If electronic records must be signed by electronic means, the type of electronic signature required, the manner and format in which the electronic signature must be affixed to the electronic record, and the identity of, or criteria that must be met by, any third party used by a person filing a document to facilitate the process. (3) Control processes and procedures as appropriate to ensure adequate preservation, disposition, integrity, security, confidentiality, and auditability of electronic records. (4) Any other required attributes for electronic records which are specified for corresponding nonelectronic records or reasonably necessary under the circumstances. B. Nothing in this Part shall require an agency of this state to use or permit the use of electronic records or electronic signatures if that agency cannot comply with the established requirements. Acts 2001, No. 234, §1, eff. June 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 11:408.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§408.3. Electronic records as originals

RS 408.3 - Electronic records as originals If a statute, regulation, or other rule of law requires a contract, agreement, or record to be provided, available, or retained in its original form, or provides results if the contract, agreement, or record is not provided, available, or retained in its original form, that statute, regulation, or rule of law is satisfied by an electronic record that complies with this Part. Once an electronic record with an electronic signature is accepted by the system, it shall be admissible into evidence in a court of law for all purposes that an original paper document would be admissible. Acts 2001, No. 234, §1, eff. June 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 11:408.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§408.4. Ability to contest signatures

RS 408.4 - Ability to contest signatures Nothing in this Part shall be construed to limit or otherwise affect the rights of any person to assert that an electronic signature is a forgery, is used without authority, has been altered after the signature was applied to the electronic document, or otherwise is invalid for reasons that would invalidate the effect of a signature in written form. Acts 2001, No. 234, §1, eff. June 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 11:408.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§408.5. Definitions

RS 408.5 - Definitions For purposes of this Part: (1) "Electronic" means of or relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities regardless of medium. (2) "Electronic agent" means a computer program or an electronic or other automated means used independently to initiate an action or respond to electronic records in whole or in part without review by an individual at the time of the action or response. (3) "Electronic record" means a writing, document, or other record created, stored, generated, received, or communicated by electronic means. (4) "Electronic signature" means information or data in electronic form, attached to or logically associated with an electronic record, and executed or adopted by a person or an electronic agent of a person, with the intent to sign a contract, agreement, or record. (5) "Record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. Acts 2001, No. 234, §1, eff. June 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 11:412 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§412. Membership service eligibility

RS 412 - Membership service eligibility  For purposes of determining eligibility for membership in this system, the legislature shall provide by law whether or not the types of agency service performed by employees, elected officials, and appointed officials of new agencies are within the scope of the provisions of this Chapter.  Acts 1972, No. 135, §1, eff. July 26, 1972; Acts 1990, No. 575, §1, eff. July 1, 1991; Redesignated from R.S. 42:552 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 11:414 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§414. Transfers with federal civil service retirement system

RS 414 - Transfers with federal civil service retirement system  The board may negotiate and effect transfers with the United States Civil Service Retirement System.  Acts 1972, No. 135, §1, eff. July 26, 1972; Redesignated from R.S. 42:555 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 11:415 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§415. Termination of membership

RS 415 - Termination of membership  Membership in this system ceases when a member withdraws his accumulated contributions, or when a member withdraws from active service with a retirement allowance, or when a member dies.  Acts 1972, No. 135, §1, eff. July 26, 1972; Redesignated from R.S. 42:556 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 11:416.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§416.1. Reemployment of retirees under Act No. 455 of the 2001 Regular Session

RS 416.1 - Reemployment of retirees under Act No. 455 of the 2001 Regular Session A retiree who retired under the provisions of Act No. 455 of the 2001 Regular Session1 and was rehired prior to the effective date of this Section in employment which otherwise would render him eligible for membership in the system shall choose one of the following irrevocable options: (1) Option 1 as provided in R.S. 11:416(A). (2) Option 2 as provided in R.S. 11:416(A). (3) Option 3 as provided in R.S. 11:416(A). (4) Option 4. At the request of the retiree his retirement benefits shall be suspended for twelve months following the effective date of his retirement or until his reemployment ends, whichever occurs first. The retiree shall receive his retirement benefits after such suspension, but he shall accrue no additional service credit during reemployment. Under this option, neither the retiree nor the employer shall make any contribution to the system. Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 165, §1, eff. May 9, 2002. 1Acts 2001, No. 455, amended R.S. 11:416. NOTE: See Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 165, §§2 and 3, relative to implementation and applicability of the Act, severability of provisions, and effect of a holding that application of the Act to certain persons is invalid.
LA Rev Stat § 11:417 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§417. Members employed in other state or public employment

RS 417 - Members employed in other state or public employment A. Any person who is a member of the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System, who has creditable membership service of at least five years in this system, and who becomes employed in other state or public employment where he is no longer eligible for membership in this system, but is eligible for membership in the Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System, the Louisiana State Police Retirement System, the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana, or the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System shall have the right to remain a member of this system in lieu of membership in the other state or statewide retirement system by filing a notice of election to remain in this system, in writing, with the board of trustees within thirty days after the effective date of employment. Such election shall be irrevocable. B. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 770, §2, eff. June 30, 2006. C. Any person who is a member of the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System, who becomes employed in other state or public employment where he is no longer eligible for membership in this system as a result of official actions over which the member has no control, who is eligible for membership in the Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System, the Louisiana State Police Retirement System, the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana, or the Municipal Employees' Retirement System, and who has at least one year of creditable service in this system, shall have the right to remain a member of this system in lieu of membership in the other state or statewide retirement system, by filing a notice of election to remain in the system, in writing, with the board of trustees within thirty days after the effective date of the change in employment. The election shall be irrevocable. Acts 1990, No. 723, §1, eff. June 1, 1990; Redesignated from R.S. 42:558 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991; Acts 1992, No. 843, §1, eff. July 8, 1992; Acts 1993, No. 341, §1; Acts 2006, No. 770, §2, eff. June 30, 2006; Acts 2012, No. 227, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 11:721 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Consolidated Public Retirement|§721. Eligibility requirement for membership

RS 721 - Eligibility requirement for membership All teachers shall become members of this system as a condition of their employment. Acts 1988, No. 11, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 17:591 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991; Acts 1992, No. 555, §§1 and 2, eff. July 1, 1992; Acts 1995, No. 572, §1, eff. July 1, 1995. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1992, No. 555, §1, EFF. JULY 1, 1992 FOR UNCODIFIED SUBSTANTIVE PROVISIONS.}}