Article 1 - Normal Contributions

California Government Code — §§ 20671-20694

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§ 20671

Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 379, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, separate rates of contributions for male and female members shall not be established or maintained, nor shall different benefit factors be established for male and female members in the same category. However, this section shall not apply to the computation of the actuarial equivalents required under this part for the determination of optional payments.

§ 20672

Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 906, Sec. 76. Effective January 1, 1997.

For purposes of this chapter, the age of entry into this system as a member in any membership category for a person who enters on or after October 1, 1957, and within 90 days after last rendering service as a member of a county retirement system and who retains his or her membership in that system shall be his or her age at entry into the county retirement system.

§ 20672.5

Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 665, Sec. 122. (SB 1308) Effective January 1, 2013.

Whenever a member’s contribution rate is temporarily reduced by statute, a memorandum of understanding, or the Director of Human Resources, those reductions shall be limited to the payment of member contributions during the reduction period and do not apply to the purchase of service credit or the redeposit of member contributions. The purchase of service credit and the redeposit of member contributions shall be subject to the normal rate of contribution for the member in effect immediately prior to the temporary rate reduction.

§ 20673

Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 379, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.

The normal rate of contribution for a local safety member subject to Section 21368 who after December 1, 1968, enters that membership or enters employment more than one year following termination of previous employment in which he or she was a local safety member shall be the rate specified for his or her age, at his or her birthday nearest to the date of that entry, in the rate schedule for the benefit formula applicable to that membership as established by the board in accordance with this chapter as it read on November 30, 1968, and in effect on that date, except that on and after January 1, 1977, female rates shall be adjusted to conform with male rates.

§ 20674

Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 379, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.

The normal rate of contribution for any member whose retirement allowance is determined under Section 21366, and who after December 1, 1968, enters that membership or enters employment more than one year after termination of employment in which he or she was subject to Section 21366, shall be the rate, specified in the schedule established by the board in accordance with this chapter as it read on November 30, 1968, and in effect on that date for that formula and benefit percentage, for the age at his or her birthday nearest to the date of his or her earliest service subject to any of those sections, whether or not contributions for that service were withdrawn or redeposited, increased by the number of completed years of his or her absence from any employment subject to any of such sections, except that on and after January 1, 1977, female rates shall be adjusted to conform with male rates.

§ 20675

Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 379, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.

Whenever a person becomes a state safety member as a result of an amendment to this part defining state safety member, the rate of contributions provided for state safety members shall apply only to compensation paid that person for service on and after the effective date of the amendment.

§ 20676

Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 379, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.

Whenever a person becomes a state peace officer/firefighter member as a result of an amendment to this part defining state peace officer/firefighter member, the rate of contribution provided for state peace officer/firefighter shall apply only to compensation paid the person for service on and after the effective date of the amendment.

§ 20677

Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 62, Sec. 132. Effective January 1, 2004.

(a)(1) The normal rate of contribution for a state miscellaneous member employed by the California State University, the University, or the legislative or judicial branch whose service is not included in the federal system shall be 6 percent of the compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid that member for service rendered on and after July 1, 1976.

(2)The normal rate of contribution for a school member or a local miscellaneous member shall be 7 percent of the compensation paid that member for service rendered on and after June 21, 1971.

(3)Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the normal rate of contribution for a local miscellaneous member subject to Section 21354.3, 21354.4, or 21354.5 shall be 8 percent of the compensation paid that member for service rendered on and after the date the member’s contracting agency elects to be subject to that section.

(4)The normal rate of contribution as established under this subdivision for a local miscellaneous or school member whose service is included in the federal system, and whose service retirement allowance is reduced under Section 21353, 21354, 21354.1, 21354.3, 21354.4, or 21354.5 because of that inclusion, shall be reduced by one-third as applied to compensation not exceeding four hundred dollars ($400) per month for service after the date of execution of the agreement including service in the federal system and prior to termination of the agreement with respect to the coverage group to which he or she belongs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, effective January 1, 2001, the normal rate of contribution for school members whose service is included in the federal system shall not be reduced pursuant to this paragraph as applied to compensation earned on or after that date.

(b)(1) The normal rate of contribution for a state miscellaneous member employed by the California State University, the University, or the legislative or judicial branch whose service has been included in the federal system shall be 5 percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid that member for service rendered on and after July 1, 1976.

(2)The normal rate of contribution for a state miscellaneous or industrial member employed by the California State University, the University, or the legislative or judicial branch, who has elected to be subject to Section 21353.5 and whose service has been included in the federal system, shall be 5 percent of compensation, subject to the reduction specified in paragraph (5) of subdivision (a).

§ 20677.4

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 39, Sec. 3. (AB 130) Effective July 10, 2023.

(a)(1) The normal rate of contribution for a state miscellaneous or state industrial member whose service is not included in the federal system shall be 6 percent of the compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to that member for service rendered on or after July 1, 1976.

(2)The normal rate of contribution for a state miscellaneous or state industrial member, who has elected to be subject to Section 21353.5 and whose service is not included in the federal system, shall be 6 percent of the member’s compensation.

(3)The normal rate of contribution as established under this subdivision for a member whose service is included in the

federal system, and whose service retirement allowance is reduced under Section 21354.1, because of that inclusion, shall be reduced by one-third as applied to compensation not exceeding four hundred dollars ($400) per month for service after the date of execution of the agreement including service in the federal system and prior to termination of the agreement with respect to the coverage group to which the member belongs.

(b)The normal rate of contribution for a state miscellaneous or state industrial member whose service has been included in the federal system shall be 5 percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid that member for service rendered on or after July 1, 1976.

(c)The normal rate of contribution for a state miscellaneous or state industrial member who is subject to Section 21076, 21076.5, or 21077 shall be determined in the manner described in Section 20683.2.

(d)A member who elected to become subject to Section 21353 solely for service rendered on or after the effective date of the election, as authorized by subdivision (c) of Section 21070 during the period between November 1, 1988, and October 31, 1989, is not required to make the contributions specified in Section 21073.

(e)A member who elects to become subject to Section 21354.1, as applicable, shall contribute at the rate specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) or paragraph (1) of subdivision (b), as determined by the member’s status with the federal system, and the rate shall be applied from the first of the

month following the date of the election. A member who makes the election shall also contribute for service prior to the date the contribution rate was applied, in the manner specified in Section 21073 or 21073.1, as applicable.

(f)If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if the provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless and until approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.

(g)Consistent with the normal rate of contribution

for all members identified in this section, the Director of Human Resources may exercise their discretion to establish the normal rate of contribution for a state employee who is excepted from the definition of “state employee” in subdivision (c) of Section 3513, and an officer or employee of the executive branch of state government who is not a member of the civil service. The normal rate of contribution shall be the same for all members identified in this subdivision. The contribution rate shall be effective the beginning of the pay period indicated by the Director of Human

Resources.

§ 20677.5

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 39, Sec. 4. (AB 130) Effective July 10, 2023.

(a)Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 20677.4 to the contrary, effective with the beginning of the pay period following the operative date of the amendments to this section made by Senate Bill 151 of the 2011–12 Regular Session, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are subject to Section 21353 or 21354.1, and who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 2, shall be:

(1)Ten percent of the compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to a state industrial member whose service is not included in the federal system.

(2)Nine percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month

paid to a state industrial member whose service has been included in the federal system.

(3)Effective July 1, 2022, nine and one-half percent of compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to a state miscellaneous member whose service is not included in the federal system.

(4)Effective July 1, 2022, eight and one-half percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to a state miscellaneous member whose service is included in the federal system.

require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless and until approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.

(c)Consistent with the normal rate of contribution for all members identified in this section, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise their discretion to establish the normal rate of contribution for a state employee who is excepted from the definition of “state employee” in subdivision (c) of Section 3513, and an officer or employee of the executive branch of state government who is not a member of the civil service. The normal rate of contribution shall be the same for all members identified in this subdivision. The contribution rate shall be effective the beginning of the pay period indicated by the Director of the Department of Human

Resources.

§ 20677.6

Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 903, Sec. 9. (SB 1504) Effective January 1, 2019.

(a)Notwithstanding Section 20677.4, effective with the beginning of the pay period following the effective date of this section, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Units 12, 16, 18, and 19, shall be:

(1)Eleven percent of the compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to a member whose service is not included in the federal system.

(2)Ten percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to that member whose service has been included in the federal system.

(b)If the

provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if the provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless and until approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.

(c)Consistent with the normal rate of contribution for all members identified in this subdivision, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise his or her discretion to establish the normal rate of contribution for a related state employee who is excepted from the definition of “state employee” in subdivision (c) of Section 3513, and an officer or employee of the executive branch of state government who is not a member of the civil service.

(d)Notwithstanding Section 20677.4, effective with the beginning of the pay period following the operative date of the amendments to this section made by Senate Bill 151 of the 2011–12 Regular Session, this section shall apply to state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 13.

§ 20677.61

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 78, Sec. 10. (AB 138) Effective July 29, 2025.

(a)Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4 and 20677.6, effective July 1, 2024, the normal contribution rate for state miscellaneous and industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 12 shall be as follows:

(1)Nine and one-half percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to that member whose service has been included in the federal system.

(2)Ten and one-half percent of compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to that member whose service is not included in the federal system.

(b)Effective July 1, 2025, the normal contribution rate

for state miscellaneous members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 12 shall be as follows:

(1)Nine percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to that member whose service has been included in the federal system.

(2)Ten percent of compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to the member whose service is not included in the federal system.

(c)Effective July 1, 2025, the normal contribution rate for state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 12 shall remain at:

(1)Nine and one-half percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to that member whose service has been included in the federal

system.

(2)Ten and one-half percent of compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to the member whose service is not included in the federal system.

(d)Effective July 1, 2026, the employee contribution rates in subdivisions (b) and (c) shall remain in effect for state miscellaneous or industrial members unless the board determines that:

(1)The total normal cost rate increases or decreases by more than 1 percent from the 2025–26 fiscal year total normal cost.

(2)Fifty percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent is greater or lesser than the employee contribution rates in subdivisions (b) and (c).

(e)When the board

determines that paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (d) have been met, the employee contribution rate for miscellaneous or industrial members shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest quarter of 1 percent on July 1 of the fiscal year after the determination.

(f)(1) Each year thereafter, the employee contribution rate shall not be adjusted again on account of a change to the normal cost rate unless the board determines that the normal cost rate has increased or decreased by more than 1 percent of payroll above the total normal cost rate in effect at the time the employee contribution rate was last adjusted.

(2)Employee contributions shall continue to be a percentage of pensionable compensation in excess of five hundred and thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to the member whose service has been included in the

federal system or in excess of three hundred and seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to the member whose service has not been included in the federal system.

(g)Effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, inclusive, increases to employee contributions provided in subdivisions (d) and (f) shall be suspended.

(h)If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if the provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless and until approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.

(i)Consistent with the normal rate of contribution for all members identified in this section, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise discretion to establish the normal rate of contribution for a related state employee who is excepted from the definition of “state employee” in subdivision (c) of Section 3513, and an officer or employee of the executive branch of state government who is not a member of the civil service.

§ 20677.7

Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 903, Sec. 10. (SB 1504) Effective January 1, 2019.

(a)Notwithstanding Section 20677.4, effective with the beginning of the September 2010 pay period, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 8, shall be:

(1)Eleven percent of the compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to a member whose service is not included in the federal system.

(2)Ten percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to a member whose service has been included in the federal system.

(b)Notwithstanding Section 20677.4, effective with the beginning

of the September 2010 pay period, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 5 shall be:

(1)Eight percent of the compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to a member whose service is not included in the federal system.

(2)Seven percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to a member whose service has been included in the federal system.

expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless and until approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.

(d)Consistent with the normal rate of contribution for all members identified in this subdivision, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise his or her discretion to establish the normal rate of contribution for a related state employee who is excepted from the definition of “state employee” in subdivision (c) of Section 3513, and an officer or employee of the executive branch of state government who is not a member of the civil service.

§ 20677.71

Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 903, Sec. 11. (SB 1504) Effective January 1, 2019.

(a)Notwithstanding Section 20677.4, effective with the beginning of the pay period following ratification by the affected union membership and enactment of this section, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, or 21 shall be:

(1)Nine percent of the compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to a member whose service is not included in the federal system.

(2)Eight percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to that member whose service has been included in the federal system.

(b)Notwithstanding Section 20677.4, effective with the beginning of the pay period following the operative date of the amendments to this section made by Senate Bill 151 of the 2011–12 Regular Session, this section shall apply to state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 6, 7, 9, or 10.

(c)If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if the provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless and until approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.

(d)Consistent with the normal rate of

contribution for all members identified in this subdivision, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise his or her discretion to establish the normal rate of contribution for a related state employee who is excepted from the definition of “state employee” in subdivision (c) of Section 3513, and an officer or employee of the executive branch of state government who is not a member of the civil service.

§ 20677.8

Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 903, Sec. 12. (SB 1504) Effective January 1, 2019.

(a)Notwithstanding Sections 20681 and 20694, effective with the beginning of the September 2010 pay period, the normal rate of contribution for patrol members shall be 10 percent of the compensation in excess of eight hundred sixty-three dollars ($863) per month paid to those members.

(b)If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if the provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.

§ 20677.9

Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 903, Sec. 13. (SB 1504) Effective January 1, 2019.

(a)Notwithstanding Section 20683, effective with the beginning of the pay period following the effective date of this section, the normal rate of contribution for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Units 12, 16, 18, and 19 shall be 11 percent of compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to a member whose service is not included in the federal system or in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) for one whose service is included in the federal system.

(b)Notwithstanding Section 20683, effective with the beginning of the pay period following the operative date of the amendments to this section made by Senate Bill 151 of the 2011–12 Regular Session, this section shall apply to state safety

members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 13.

(c)If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if those provisions of the memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, those provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.

branch of state government who is not a member of the civil service.

§ 20677.91

Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 903, Sec. 14. (SB 1504) Effective January 1, 2019.

(a)Notwithstanding Section 20683, effective with the beginning of the pay period following ratification by the affected union membership and enactment of this section, the normal rate of contribution for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, or 21 shall be 9 percent of compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to a member whose service is not included in the federal system or in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) for one whose service is included in the federal system.

(b)Notwithstanding Section 20683, effective with the beginning of the pay period following the operative date of the amendments to this section made by Senate Bill 151 of the 2011–12 Regular

Session, this section shall apply to state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 7, 9, or 10.

(c)If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if those provisions of the memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, those provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.

Section 3513, and an officer or employee of the executive branch of state government who is not a member of the civil service.

§ 20677.92

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 78, Sec. 11. (AB 138) Effective July 29, 2025.

(a)Notwithstanding Sections 20683 and 20677.9, effective July 1, 2026, the normal rate of contribution for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 12 described in Section 20677.9 shall remain in effect unless the board has determined that both of the following conditions have been met:

(1)The total normal cost rate has increased or decreased by more than 1 percent from the 2025–26 fiscal year total normal cost.

(2)Fifty percent of the new normal cost rate, rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, is greater or less than the normal contribution rates established in Section 20677.9.

(b)If the

board determines that the requirements of paragraph (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) have been met, the normal contribution rate for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 12 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent on July 1 of the fiscal year after the determination.

(c)(1) Each year thereafter, the rate shall only be adjusted if the board determines that the total normal cost rate increases or decreases by more than 1 percent of payroll above the total normal cost rate in effect at the time the employee contribution rate was last adjusted.

(2)Employee contributions shall continue to be a percentage of pensionable compensation in excess of three hundred and seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to the member.

(d)Effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, inclusive, increases to employee contributions provided in subdivision (a) shall be suspended.

(e)If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if the provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless and until approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.

(f)Consistent with the normal rate of contribution for all members identified in this section, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise discretion to establish the normal rate of contribution for a related state employee who is excepted from the definition of “state employee” in subdivision (c) of Section 3513, and an officer or employee of the executive branch of state government who is not a member of the civil service.

§ 20677.93

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 78, Sec. 12. (AB 138) Effective July 29, 2025.

(1)Nine and one-half percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to that member whose service has been included in the federal system.

(2)Ten and one-half percent of compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to that member whose service is not included in the federal system.

(b)Effective July 1, 2025, the normal contribution rate

for state miscellaneous members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 19 shall be as follows:

(1)Nine percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to that member whose service has been included in the federal system.

(2)Ten percent of compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to the member whose service is not included in the federal system.

(c)Effective July 1, 2025, the normal contribution rate for state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 19 shall remain at:

(1)Nine and one-half percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to that member whose service has been included in the federal

system.

(2)Ten and one-half percent of compensation in excess of three hundred seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to the member whose service is not included in the federal system.

(d)Effective July 1, 2027, the employee contribution rates in subdivisions (b) and (c) shall remain in effect unless the board has determined that both of the following conditions have been met:

(1)The total normal cost rate increases or decreases by more than 1 percent from the 2025–26 fiscal year total normal cost.

(2)Fifty percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent is greater or lesser than the employee contribution rates in subdivisions (b) and (c).

(e)When the board determines that paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (d) have been met, the employee contribution rate for miscellaneous or industrial members shall be adjusted to

50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest quarter of 1 percent on July 1 of the fiscal year after the determination.

(f)Each year thereafter, the employee contribution rate shall not be adjusted again on account of a change to the normal cost rate unless the board determines that the normal cost rate has increased or decreased by more than 1 percent of payroll above the total normal cost rate in effect at the time the employee contribution rate was last adjusted.

(g)Employee contributions shall continue to be a percentage of pensionable compensation in excess of five hundred and thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to the member whose service has been included in the federal system or in excess of three hundred and seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to the member whose service has not been included in the federal system.

service.

§ 20677.94

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 78, Sec. 13. (AB 138) Effective July 29, 2025.

(a)Notwithstanding Sections 20677.9 and 20683, effective July 1, 2027, the normal rate of contribution for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 19 described in Section 20677.9 shall remain in effect unless the board has determined that both of the following conditions have been met:

(1)The total normal cost rate has increased or decreased by more than 1 percent from the 2025–26 fiscal year total normal cost.

(2)Fifty percent of the new normal cost rate, rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, is greater or less than the normal contribution rates established in Section 20677.9.

(b)If the board determines that the requirements of paragraph (1) and (2) of subdivision (a)

have been met, the normal contribution rate for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 19 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent on July 1 of the fiscal year after the determination.

(2)Employee contributions shall continue to be a percentage of pensionable compensation in excess of three hundred and seventeen dollars ($317) per month paid to the member.

(d)If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of

a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if the provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless and until approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.

(e)Consistent with the normal rate of contribution for all members identified in this section, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise discretion to establish the normal rate of contribution for a related state employee who is excepted from the definition of “state employee” in subdivision (c) of Section 3513, and an officer or employee of the executive branch of state government who is not a member of the civil service.

§ 20677.95