House Bill No. [insert number] amends and reenacts several provisions of the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System, specifically R.S. 11:157, 2220, 2225, and 2227, while also enacting new sections R.S. 11:157(A)(3), 2227(J)(3) and (4), 2236, and 2237. Key changes include the composition of the board of trustees, which will now consist of sixteen members instead of fifteen, and the introduction of new provisions regarding employer participation and the collection of delinquent payments. The bill establishes a process for employees to irrevocably opt out of membership in the retirement system within thirty days of eligibility and outlines the conditions under which survivor benefits will be payable.

Additionally, the bill introduces a severability clause to ensure that if any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. It also provides an exemption from civil liability for public officials acting in good faith under this legislation. The bill repeals certain outdated provisions and is set to take effect on June 30, 2024, unless vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature.

Statutes affected:
HB42 Original: 11:157(A)(1), 11:2213(11), 11:2225(A)(2), 11:2227(D)(2)
HB42 Engrossed: 11:2225(A)(2), 11:2227(D)(2)
HB42 Reengrossed: 11:2225(A)(2), 11:2227(D)(2)
HB42 Enrolled: 11:157(A)(1), 11:2220(B)(2), 11:2225(A)(2), 11:2227(D)(2), 11:2213(11), 11:2220(J)(4), 11:2221(K)(4)