Louisiana § RS 11:1146 - Supplemental benefits; appropriations
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§ RS 11:1146. Supplemental benefits; appropriations
A. In addition to all other benefits provided by law or otherwise, and without any effect whatsoever on same, commencing January 1, 1976, the board of trustees shall provide, without any retroactive effect, from funds appropriated in accordance with Subsection B hereof, and only upon such appropriation, a supplementary benefit to all retirants, their beneficiaries and survivors who were receiving benefits from the system on July 1, 1973, of one dollar per month for each year of membership service. If the retiree or his beneficiary is receiving a benefit under an option, the benefit shall be reduced by the option selected at retirement. The board of trustees, under such rules and regulations as it shall adopt, not inconsistent herewith, shall administer the benefits provided by this Section.
B. The supplemental benefits provided by Subsection A hereof shall be paid, in each year, only if and to the extent that funds for the purpose are appropriated therefor.
Added by Acts 1975, No. 374, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 17:913.2 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 11:1146 ("Supplemental benefits; appropriations") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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