Established in 1947, the Legislators' Retirement System provides retirement and death benefits for legislators, constitutional officers, and legislative statutory officers.
The Legislators' Retirement System is funded through contributions from the state, members of the system, and investment earnings. Member contributions are dependent upon the member's first enrollment date in the Legislators' Retirement System. Members enrolled prior to March 4, 1972, contribute 4 percent of salary while members enrolled after that date contribute 8 percent of salary. More.....