HCS HB 131 -- LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
(Deeken)

This substitute gives jurisdiction over any dispute regarding the
Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LAGERS) to the
circuit court of Cole County.

If a former member of the retirement system becomes re-employed
in a position covered by the system, and the re-employment occurs
within a period of 10 years from the date of last membership, the
member's credited service which was forfeited will be restored.

The substitute also suspends full-time student benefits under
LAGERS during any period of military duty.  Upon the student's
return to school, the benefits will be reinstated.  The student's
benefit period will be extended by the number of months of
military service.

Under current law, a disability allowance under LAGERS is
adjusted by the amount of workers' compensation benefit, federal
social security insurance, or other monthly personal service
received for any gainful employment.  The substitute repeals this
section of law and allows the full disability allowance.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated July 25, 2003 at 10:10 am