(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) and section 3A.17, this chapter applies to members of the legislature in service after July 1, 1965, who otherwise meet the requirements of this chapter.
(b) Members of the legislature who were elected for the first time after June 30, 1997, or members of the legislature who were elected before July 1, 1997, and who, after July 1, 1998, elect not to be members of the plan established by this chapter are covered by the unclassified employees retirement program governed by chapter 352D.
(c) The post-July 1, 1998, coverage election under paragraph (b) is irrevocable and must be made on a form prescribed by the director. The second chance referendum election under Laws 2002, chapter 392, article 15, also is irrevocable.
1965 c 896 s 7; 1981 c 224 s 274; 1997 c 233 art 2 s 1; 2006 c 271 art 10 s 26; 2013 c 111 art 2 s 4
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 3A — Legislators Retirement Plan
Section 3A.011 — Administration Of Plans.
Section 3A.02 — Retirement Allowance.
Section 3A.021 — Optional Division Of Retirement Allowance.
Section 3A.03 — Contributions.
Section 3A.04 — Survivor Benefit.
Section 3A.05 — Application For Survivor Benefit.
Section 3A.10 — Service Credit.
Section 3A.115 — Retirement Allowance Appropriation; Postretirement Adjustment.
Section 3A.13 — Exemption From Process And Taxation; Health Premium Deduction.
Section 3A.15 — Programs Of The Legislators Retirement Plan.