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CA Govt Code § 9149.40 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 1.5 - General|ARTICLE 12 - Legislative Discriminatory Harassment Retaliation Prevention Act|Section 9149.40.

9149.40.  (a) A house of the Legislature shall not discharge, expel, or otherwise discriminate against a legislative advocate or a legislative employee because that person has opposed any practices forbidden under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900) of Division 3), opposed any practice actionable under Section 51 or 51.9 of the Civil Code, or filed a complaint, testified, or assisted in any proceeding relating to a complaint of discriminatory harassment made pursuant to those laws. A vote of the house or the deliberation of legislative matters within its jurisdiction shall not be considered an act to discharge, expel, or otherwise discriminate against a legislative advocate or a legislative employee for purposes of this subdivision.(b) A violation of this section is subject to a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).(c) This article does not limit either of the following:(1) The application of any other rights or remedies under federal or state law.(2) The authority conferred upon the Attorney General, any state or federal law enforcement agency, or any other commission, department, or agency authorized to investigate the Legislature.(d) The civil fine imposed under this article is in addition to those provided by any other federal or state law, including Section 1102.5 of the Labor Code and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 952, Sec. 2. (SB 419) Effective September 30, 2018.)
CA Govt Code § 9149.41 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 1.5 - General|ARTICLE 12 - Legislative Discriminatory Harassment Retaliation Prevention Act|Section 9149.41.

9149.41.  Each house of the Legislature shall implement a system to maintain a record of each discriminatory harassment complaint made to that house for a period of at least 12 years after the complaint is made.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 952, Sec. 2. (SB 419) Effective September 30, 2018.)
CA Govt Code § 9150 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 1 - Temporary Officers and Employees|Section 9150.

9150.  The Secretary of the Senate, the Chief Clerk of the Assembly, and the minute clerks and Sergeant-at-Arms of each house for any session shall perform the duties of their offices at the next succeeding session, until their successors are elected and qualify.(Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
CA Govt Code § 9151 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 1 - Temporary Officers and Employees|Section 9151.

9151.  The Secretary of the Senate may appoint such temporary employees as are in his opinion necessary for the proper organization of the Senate. The Chief Clerk of the Assembly may appoint such temporary employees as are in his opinion necessary for the proper organization of the Assembly. They shall serve only until the permanent organization is completed.(Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
CA Govt Code § 9170 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 2 - Permanent Officers and Employees|Section 9170.

9170.  The officers and employees of the Senate are:(a) A President.(b) A President pro tempore, one secretary, one Sergeant-at-Arms, one minute clerk and one chaplain.(c) Other officers and employees deemed necessary by the Senate and provided for by resolution of the Senate.Officers and employees in subdivision (b) shall be elected by a majority vote of the duly elected and qualified members of the Senate.(Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
CA Govt Code § 9171 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 2 - Permanent Officers and Employees|Section 9171.

9171.  The officers and employees of the Assembly are:(a) A Speaker, a Speaker pro Tempore, a Majority Floor Leader, a Minority Floor Leader, one Chief Clerk, one Sergeant at Arms, one Minute Clerk and one Chaplain.(b) Other officers and employees deemed necessary by the Assembly and provided for by resolution of the Assembly.Officers and employees in subdivision (a) except the Majority and Minority Floor Leaders and Minute Clerk shall be elected by a majority vote of the duly elected and qualified Members of the Assembly. The Minute Clerk shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Chief Clerk, subject to approval by the Assembly Rules Committee.(Amended by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 22.)
CA Govt Code § 9172 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 2 - Permanent Officers and Employees|Section 9172.

9172.  All permanent officers and employees of the Senate or Assembly, except the President of the Senate and the Majority and Minority Floor Leaders and Minute Clerk of the Assembly, shall be elected by the house to which they are attached.(Amended by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 22.)
CA Govt Code § 9173 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 2 - Permanent Officers and Employees|Section 9173.

9173.  Any officer or employee appointed or elected by the Senate or Assembly may at any time be removed in the same manner as is provided for his election or appointment.(Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
CA Govt Code § 9190 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 9190.

9190.  The President or President pro tempore of the Senate may administer the oath of office to any Senator and to the officers of the Senate and the Speaker or Speaker pro tempore of the Assembly may administer the oath of office to any Assemblyman and to the officers of the Assembly.(Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
CA Govt Code § 9191 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 9191.

9191.  The Secretary of the Senate and Chief Clerk of the Assembly shall:(a) Administer the constitutional oath of office to the employees of their respective houses.(b) Attend the session each day.(c) Perform the duties as prescribed for them by law or by the rules of their respective houses.(Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
CA Govt Code § 9191.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 9191.5.

9191.5.  The Secretary of the Senate and Chief Clerk of the Assembly may administer and certify oaths and may provide the proof or acknowledgment of an instrument in accordance with Article 3 (commencing with Section 1180) of Chapter 4 of Part 4 of Division 2 of the Civil Code.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 20, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Govt Code § 9192 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 9192.

9192.  The assistant secretaries of the Senate and the assistant clerks of the Assembly shall take charge of all bills, petitions, and other papers presented to their respective houses, file and enter them in the books provided for that purpose, and perform such other duties as may be directed by the Secretary of the Senate and Chief Clerk of the Assembly.(Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
CA Govt Code § 9193 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 9193.

9193.  The Minute Clerk of the Senate and the Minute Clerk of the Assembly shall keep a correct record of the proceedings of their respective houses.(Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
CA Govt Code § 9194 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 9194.

9194.  The Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate and of the Assembly shall:(a) Under the direction of their presiding officers, have general supervision of the Senate and Assembly chambers, and the rooms attached.(b) Attend during the sittings of their respective bodies, and execute their commands and all process issued by their authority.(c) Keep an account for pay and mileage of members.(Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
CA Govt Code § 9194.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 9194.5.

9194.5.  The Sergeant at Arms and Assistant Sergeants at Arms of each house shall have the powers and authority conferred by law upon peace officers listed in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code in all parts of the state in carrying out their duties, and shall not be liable to civil action for their acts in carrying out the orders of a Member of the Legislature presiding over any legislative proceeding, including sessions of the Legislature or either house thereof and hearings of legislative committees, or in carrying out the orders of a member to have any person removed from the office of the member, if the Sergeant at Arms or Assistant Sergeant at Arms acts without malice and in the reasonable belief that the member has the authority to issue the order.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1165, Sec. 6.)
CA Govt Code § 9195 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 9195.

9195.  The Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms of each house shall perform the duties of doorkeeper and keep order in the halls and lobbies. They shall prohibit all persons, other than members, officers, employees, other persons who have the privilege of the floor assigned them by the rules of each house, and persons invited to enter within the bar, from entering within the bar of the House.(Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
CA Govt Code § 9196 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 9196.

9196.  The secretary and assistant secretaries, the chief clerk and assistant clerks, and the engrossing and enrolling clerks and the minute clerks of the Senate and Assembly shall mark, label, and arrange all bills and papers belonging to the archives of their respective houses at the close of each session of the Legislature. They shall then deliver the bills and papers and all the books of both houses to the Secretary of State, who shall certify to their reception.(Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
CA Govt Code § 9200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 4 - Legislative Employee Benefits|Section 9200.

9200.  Each employee of the Legislature may elect to receive one or more employee benefits, as prescribed by concurrent resolution heretofore or hereafter adopted, in lieu of a portion of the compensation provided to the employee.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1077, Sec. 2.)
CA Govt Code § 9220 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 4.5 - Speaker of the Assembly|Section 9220.

9220.  The Speaker is responsible for the efficient conduct of the legislative and administrative affairs of the Assembly from the final adjournment of any session of the Legislature until the convening of the next session including, but not limited to, the preparation, correction, filing and indexing of all bills, records, histories, and other official documents of the Assembly, the proper maintenance of committee rooms and offices of the Assembly and the assignment thereof, and the signing of enrolled bills and delivery thereof to the Governor.(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 1247.)
CA Govt Code § 9221 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 4.5 - Speaker of the Assembly|Section 9221.

9221.  Every member, officer, and employee of the Assembly shall, upon request, assist the Speaker in carrying out the duties imposed upon him under this article.(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 1247.)
CA Govt Code § 9222 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 4.5 - Speaker of the Assembly|Section 9222.

9222.  Neither the Speaker nor any Member of the Assembly who assists him shall receive any additional salary for services rendered pursuant to this article, but they shall be allowed the same mileage and actual and necessary expenses for living accommodations and meals as is provided by the Joint Rules for members of investigating committees. Officers and employees who perform services pursuant to this article shall be compensated at the same rate paid for their services during the session. The allowances and compensation provided for in this section shall be paid only out of any money appropriated for the payment of legislative help. Claims for such allowances and compensation shall be paid by warrants drawn by the State Controller upon the State Treasurer, after certification by the Speaker.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 7.)
CA Govt Code § 9223 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 4.5 - Speaker of the Assembly|Section 9223.

9223.  Whenever the Speaker incurs expenses in connection with the work of an Assembly committee of which he is a member, whether an ex officio or otherwise, the Controller shall draw his warrant in payment of the claim for such expenses when it is certified either by the chairman of the committee or by the Speaker. The amount so paid shall be charged against the money allocated to the committee from the Assembly Contingent Fund.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 7.)
CA Govt Code § 9225 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 2 - Officers and Employees of the Legislature|ARTICLE 5 - Child Care|Section 9225.

9225.  (a)  The Joint Rules Committee shall include, in planning the Legislature’s new building to be located at the corner of 10th Street and “N” Street in Sacramento, child care services and limited school age child care services, as prescribed in this subdivision, to be made available to all legislative officers and employees who perform the majority of their work in Sacramento, excluding district office employees, and shall notify these legislative officers and employees about the availability of these services. The child care services shall be made available during regular legislative work hours and, in addition, during extended legislative work hours on weekends and nights. School age child care services shall be available during extended legislative work hours on weekends and nights.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature that the child care program established by the Joint Rules Committee shall serve as a model program to demonstrate to the private sector the manner in which child care programs should be organized and implemented.(c) To reimburse, fully or partially, the cost of the child care services and the limited school age child care services, as prescribed in subdivision (a), the Joint Rules Committee shall establish a sliding fee scale based on income of the legislative employees or officers electing to use the child care services or school age child care services, or both. The costs incurred due to the requirements of this article shall be paid from the Senate Operating Fund and the Assembly Operating Fund.(d) As used in this section:(1) “Child care services” means nonmedical care to children from infancy to kindergarten who are in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for protection of the individual on less than a 24-hour basis.(2) “School age child care services” means nonmedical care to children from kindergarten to age 12 who are in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for protection of the individual on a less than 24-hour basis.(e) On or before June 1, 1992, the Senate Committee on Rules and the Assembly Committee on Rules shall consider establishing similar child care programs for district office employees if the committee determines that the program established pursuant to subdivision (a) provides a valuable service.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 181, Sec. 1.)
CA Govt Code § 9350 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 3.5 - Retirement of Legislators|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 9350.

9350.  This chapter may be cited as the Legislators’ Retirement Law.(Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 879.)
CA Govt Code § 9350.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 3.5 - Retirement of Legislators|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 9350.1.

9350.1.  Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions and general provisions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 879.)
CA Govt Code § 9350.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 3.5 - Retirement of Legislators|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 9350.2.

9350.2.  “Retirement system” or “this system” means the Legislators’ Retirement System established by this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 879.)
CA Govt Code § 9350.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 3.5 - Retirement of Legislators|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 9350.3.

9350.3.  “Board of Administration” or “board” means the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System.(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 122.)
CA Govt Code § 9350.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 3.5 - Retirement of Legislators|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 9350.4.

9350.4.  “Retirement Fund” or “fund” means the Legislators’ Retirement Fund established by this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 879.)
CA Govt Code § 9350.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 3.5 - Retirement of Legislators|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 9350.5.

9350.5.  “Member” means any person who is a member of this system.(Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 879.)
CA Govt Code § 9350.55 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 3.5 - Retirement of Legislators|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 9350.55.

9350.55.  “Legislative statutory officer” means any of the following officers who has 10 or more years’ full-time state service: (a) the Secretary of the Senate, (b) the Chief Clerk of the Assembly, (c) the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, and (d) the Sergeant at Arms of the Assembly.(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 193.)
CA Govt Code § 9350.56 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 3.5 - Retirement of Legislators|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 9350.56.

9350.56.  “State service,” within the meaning of Sections 9350.55, 9356.15, and 9356.16 means employment with the Legislature or either house thereof as an officer or employee.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1074, Sec. 2. Effective September 30, 1998.)
CA Govt Code § 9350.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 2 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT|PART 1 - LEGISLATURE|CHAPTER 3.5 - Retirement of Legislators|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 9350.6.

9350.6.  (a) “Compensation” and “salary” mean the remuneration paid in cash out of funds controlled by the state, excluding mileage, reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of official duties, any per diem allowance paid in lieu of those expenses and as limited by Section 9359.05.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, for purposes of computing a retirement allowance or benefit of a Member of the Legislature, the salary used shall be the highest salary received by the Member of the Legislature while in office.(c) For purposes of calculating a retirement allowance or benefit pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 9359.1 for a person who first enters this system on or after January 1, 2008, as the Insurance Commissioner or as an elective officer of the state whose office is provided for by the Constitution other than a judge or a Member of the Senate or Assembly, the compensation or salary used shall be the highest average salary received by the member during any consecutive 12-month period of service.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)