Bill Title: 85R8106 ATP-F
Author: Geren
Summary: This bill establishes that certain elected officials convicted of specific felonies related to their official duties are ineligible to receive retirement annuities. The bill also outlines the procedures for suspending annuity payments, refunding contributions, and transferring annuity benefits in case of conviction. Additionally, the bill mandates that a member of the legislature, governor, or state elected official vacates their office upon final felony conviction. The bill specifies that these provisions apply only to offenses committed on or after January 8, 2019.
Effective Date: January 8, 2019