Makes public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes or found at fault in certain civil actions liable and subject to pension garnishment for public legal expenses and illegally obtained funds.
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This bill makes public officers and employees who are convicted of crimes related to their positions or found at fault in civil matters involving their positions liable for the costs of legal expenses and illegally obtained funds. Specifically, it mandates that their retirement benefits or pension contributions be subject to garnishment to cover these costs. The bill also requires the state to confirm that its retirement systems remain qualified under federal law after the legislation takes effect.
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