ARTICLE 1. Normal Contributions [20671. - 20694.]

Cal. Government Code - GOV 1.
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Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20671. Section 20671.

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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20672. Section 20672.

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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20672.5. Section 20672.5.

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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20673. Section 20673.

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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20674. Section 20674.

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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20675. Section 20675.

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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20676. Section 20676.

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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677. Section 20677.

(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).

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.4. Section 20677.4.

(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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.5. Section 20677.5.

(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. (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 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.5.1. Section 20677.5.1.

(a) Effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, inclusive, the employee contributions described in Section 20677.5 for state miscellaneous and industrial members represented by State Bargaining Unit 2 shall remain in place. (b) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4, 20677.5, and 20683.1, effective July 1, 2027, the normal contribution rates for state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 2 shall be adjusted in accordance with this section when both of the following occur: (1) The total normal cost rate for the category in effect for the 2022–23 fiscal year has increased or decreased by at least 1 percent. (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 rate established in Section 20677.5. (c) If on July 1, 2027, the board determines that the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) have been met, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 2 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, but not to increase or decrease by more than 1 percent. (d) Each year thereafter, the rate shall only be adjusted if the board determines 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. The increase or decrease to the employee contribution in any given fiscal year shall not exceed 1 percent per year. (e) The normal rate of contribution established pursuant to this section shall be applied to 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 or in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) for one whose service is included in the federal system. (f) Consistent with the normal rate of contribution for all members identified in this section, the Director of the Department Human Resources may exercise their discretion to establish the normal rate of contributions 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 at the beginning of the pay period indicated by the Director of the Department of Human Resources. (g) 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.6. Section 20677.6.

(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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.7. Section 20677.7.

(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. (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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.8. Section 20677.8.

(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. (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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.9. Section 20677.9.

(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. (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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.61. Section 20677.61.

(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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.71. Section 20677.71.

(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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.91. Section 20677.91.

(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. (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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.92. Section 20677.92.

(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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.93. Section 20677.93.

(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 19 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 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. (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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.94. Section 20677.94.

(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. (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) 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.95. Section 20677.95.

(a) Notwithstanding Section 20687, effective with the beginning of the September 2010 pay period, the normal rate of contribution for state peace officer/firefighter members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 8 shall be 10 percent of the compensation in excess of two hundred thirty-eight dollars ($238) per month paid to those members. (b) Notwithstanding Section 20687, 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 peace officer/firefighter members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 6 shall be 11 percent of the compensation in excess of eight hundred sixty-three dollars ($863) per month paid to those members. (c) Notwithstanding Section 20687, 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 peace officer/firefighter members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 7 shall be 10 percent of the compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to those members. (d) If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5 or pursuant to Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 3560) of Division 4 of Title 1, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if those provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, those provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act. (e) 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20677.96. Section 20677.96.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.95 and 20687, beginning July 1, 2013, the normal rate of contribution for employees subject to subdivision (a) of Section 20677.95 shall be the contribution established pursuant to Section 20677.95, as adjusted by Section 7522.30, in excess of the compensation identified in subdivision (c) of Section 20677.95 and effective July 1, 2014, the normal rate of contribution for employees subject to subdivision (a) of Section 20677.95 shall be the contribution established pursuant to Section 20677.95, as adjusted by Section 7522.30, in excess of the compensation identified in subdivision (b) of Section 20677.95. (b) The contribution rate for a related state employee who is exempted from the definition of “state employee,” or an officer or employee of the executive branch who is not a member of the civil service, shall be adjusted accordingly.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20678. Section 20678.

(a) For each local safety member subject to Section 21362, 21362.2, or 21363.1 by reason of the amendment of his or her employer’s contract, or on the later date of entrance into this system, the normal rate of contribution shall be 9 percent of the compensation paid to those members. For those members whose service is included in the federal system, the normal rate of contribution shall be 9 percent of the compensation in excess of one hundred thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents ($133.33) per month paid to those members. (b) The normal rate of contribution for local safety members subject to Section 21363 shall be 8 percent of the compensation paid to those members. For those members whose service is included in the federal system, the normal rate of contribution shall be 8 percent of the compensation in excess of two hundred thirty-eight dollars ($238.00) per month paid to those members. (c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), the normal rate of contribution for local safety members of the City of Sacramento subject to Section 21363 shall be 9 percent of the compensation paid to those members. (d) No adjustment shall be included in rates adopted under this section as the result of amendments hereto, changing the time at which members may retire or the benefits members will receive, because of time during which members have contributed at different rates prior to the adoption. (e) The amendments to this section enacted during the first year of the 2001–02 Regular Session shall be operative retroactively to January 1, 2000.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20680. Section 20680.

Contracting agencies which are auxiliary organizations as defined in Section 89901 of the Education Code may by contract or by contract amendment provide the same rates of normal contributions for their employees who are local miscellaneous members as are applicable to state miscellaneous members pursuant to Section 20677 on the effective date of the contract or contract amendment.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20681. Section 20681.

(a) The normal rate of contribution for patrol members shall be 8 percent of the compensation in excess of eight hundred sixty-three dollars ($863) per month paid to those members. The Legislature reserves the right to increase the rate of contribution of patrol members as it may find appropriate from time to time. (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. (c) The provisions of a memorandum of understanding pertaining to subdivision (a) may be applied to patrol members who either are excluded from the definition of state employees in subdivision (c) of Section 3513, or are nonelected officers or employees of the executive branch of government and are not members of the civil service, provided the Department of Human Resources has approved this inclusion and has notified the board.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20682. Section 20682.

Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4, 20677.5, 20677.6, 20677.9, 20683, 20683.1, 20686, and 20687, effective with the beginning of the pay period following enactment of this section, 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 shall be the following: (a) For state miscellaneous or state industrial members: (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) Effective with the beginning of the October 2016 pay period, for state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are excepted from the definition of “state employee” in subdivision (c) of Section 3513 and related to State Bargaining Unit 2: (1) Ten 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) 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. (c) State safety members 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. (d) Peace officer/firefighter members shall be 11 percent of compensation in excess of eight hundred sixty-three dollars ($863) for state employees who are excepted from the definition of “state employee” in subdivision (c) of Section 3513 and related to State Bargaining Unit 6. (e) Peace officer/firefighter members shall be 11 percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) for state employees who are excepted from the definition of “state employee” in subdivision (c) of Section 3513 and related to State Bargaining Unit 7.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683. Section 20683.

(a) For each state member subject to Section 21369 or 21369.1, the normal rate of contribution shall be 6 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. 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. (b) 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. (c) For each local safety member subject to Section 21369, the normal rate of contribution shall be 7 percent of compensation. (d) The normal rate of contribution as established under this section for a local member whose service is included in the federal system and whose retirement allowance is reduced because of that inclusion shall be reduced by one-third as applied to compensation not exceeding four hundred dollars ($400) per month for service rendered after the date of execution of the modification of the federal-state agreement including those services in the federal system and prior to termination of the member’s coverage under the federal system. (e) The operative date of this section with respect to a local safety member shall be the date upon which the member becomes subject to Section 21369.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.1. Section 20683.1.

(a) For each state safety member subject to Section 21369 or 21369.1 who is represented by State Bargaining Unit 2, the normal rate of contribution shall be 10 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 beginning with the pay period following the operative date of the amendments to this section made by Senate Bill 151 of the 2011–12 Regular Session. 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. (b) 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.2. Section 20683.2.

Equal sharing of normal costs between the state employer and public employees shall be the standard. It shall be the standard that employees pay at least 50 percent of normal costs and that employers not pay any of the required employee contribution. Equal sharing of normal costs is currently the standard for most state employees. (a) Notwithstanding any other section of this code, or other provision of law in conflict with this section, except as provided in Section 7522.30, normal contribution rates for defined benefit plans for state employees of public employers as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (i) of Section 7522.04, excluding the California State University, which shall be subject to subdivision (b), shall be determined as follows: (1) Normal cost contribution rates shall increase as follows: (A) The contribution rate for State Peace Officer/Firefighter members in State Bargaining Unit 6 and for State Safety members in State Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, and 21 will increase by 1.0 percentage point on July 1, 2013, and will increase by an additional 1.0 percentage point on July 1, 2014. (B) The contribution rate for State Peace Officer/Firefighter members in State Bargaining Units 7 and 8 will increase by 1.5 percentage points on July 1, 2013, and will increase by an additional 1.5 percentage points on July 1, 2014. (C) The contribution rate for state industrial members in State Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, and 20 will increase by 1.0 percentage point on July 1, 2013. (D) The contribution rate for state miscellaneous and industrial members that have elected the Second Tier benefit formula will increase by 1.5 percentage points annually starting July 1, 2013. The final annual increase in the contribution rate shall be adjusted as appropriate. (E) The contribution rate for State Safety members in State Bargaining Unit 2 and state miscellaneous members in State Bargaining Unit 5 will increase by 1.0 percentage point on July 1, 2013. (F) The contribution rate for Patrol members in State Bargaining Unit 5 will increase by 1.5 percentage points on July 1, 2013. (2) Consistent with paragraph (1), the normal rate of contribution shall be adjusted accordingly for related state employees who are exempted from the definition of “state employee,” who are excluded from collective bargaining, or who are officers or employees of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government who are not members of the civil service. (b) On and after January 1, 2019, the California State University may require that members pay at least 50 percent of the normal cost of benefits, provided that their contribution shall be no more than 8 percent of pay for miscellaneous members subject to Section 21354.1, no more than 11 percent of pay for safety members, and no more than 13 percent of pay for peace officer/firefighter members. (A) Before implementing any change pursuant to this paragraph, for any represented employees, the employer shall complete the good faith bargaining process as required by Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 3560) of Division 4 of Title 1, including any impasse procedures requiring mediation and factfinding. (B) Nothing in this section shall preclude employees of the California State University from agreeing to contribute more than the costs described in this subdivision for any benefit. (C) The Legislature authorizes to the California State University to increase member contribution rates pursuant to this paragraph, while reserving the right to adjust contribution rates under Section 20689 of the Government Code. (c) Calculation of employee contribution rate increases pursuant to this section shall be based upon compensation calculations established pursuant to Sections 20671 to 20694, inclusive. (d) In addition to the actuarially required contribution, savings realized by the state employer, excluding savings realized by the California State University, as a result of the employee contribution rate increases required or authorized by this section shall be allocated to any unfunded liability, subject to appropriation in the annual Budget Act. It is the intent of the Legislature that any savings realized from a change in contribution rates at the California State University pursuant to this section be retained by the university.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.3. Section 20683.3.

Notwithstanding Sections 20677 and 20687, on and after July 1, 2017, the normal rate of contribution for an employee of the judicial branch who is not subject to Section 7522.30 shall be the following: (a) For a state miscellaneous member: (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) For a peace officer/firefighter member, 11 percent of compensation in excess of two hundred thirty-eight dollars ($238) per month paid to that member.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.4. Section 20683.4.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4 and 20677.6, effective July 1, 2017, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 16 shall be adjusted in accordance with this section when both of the following occur: (1) The total normal cost rate for the category in effect for the 2016–17 fiscal year has increased by at least 1 percent. (2) Fifty percent of the new normal cost rate, rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, is greater than the normal contribution rate established in Section 20677.6. (b) On the July 1 of the fiscal year that the board determines that the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) have been met, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 16 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent. (c) Once established, the normal rate of contribution shall not be adjusted on account of a change to the normal cost rate unless the normal cost rate increases or decreases by more than 1 percent of payroll above or below the normal cost rate in effect at the time the normal rate of contribution is first established or, if later, the normal cost rate in effect at the time of the last adjustment to the normal rate of contribution under this subdivision. (d) The normal rate of contribution established pursuant to this section shall be applied to 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 or in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) for one whose service is included in the federal system. (e) 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. (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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.5. Section 20683.5.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20683 and 20677.9, effective July 1, 2017, the normal rate of contribution for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 16 shall be adjusted in accordance with this section when both of the following occur: (1) The total normal cost rate for the category in effect for the 2016–17 fiscal year has increased by at least 1 percent. (2) Fifty percent of the new normal cost rate, rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, is greater than the normal contribution rate established in Section 20677.9. (b) On the July 1 of the fiscal year that the board determines that the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) have been met, the normal rate of contribution for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 16 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest quarter of 1 percent. (c) Once established, the normal rate of contribution shall not be adjusted on account of a change to the normal cost rate unless the normal cost rate increases or decreases by more than 1 percent of payroll above or below the normal cost rate in effect at the time the normal rate of contribution is first established or, if later, the normal cost rate in effect at the time of the last adjustment to the normal rate of contribution under this subdivision. (d) The normal rate of contribution established pursuant to this section shall be applied to 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 or in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) for one whose service is included in the federal system. (e) 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. (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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.6. Section 20683.6.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4 and 20677.71, effective July 1, 2019, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 9 shall be adjusted in accordance with this section when both of the following occur: (1) The total normal cost rate for the category in effect for the 2016–17 fiscal year has increased by at least 1 percent. (2) Fifty percent of the new normal cost rate, rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, is greater than the normal contribution rate established in Section 20677.71. (b) If on July 1, 2019, the board determines that the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) have been met, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 9 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, but not to increase by more than 0.5 percent. (c) The normal rate of contribution established pursuant to this section shall be applied to 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 or in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) for one whose service is included in the federal system. (d) After June 30, 2020, the normal rate of contribution shall return to the normal contribution rate established in Section 20677.71. (e) On July 1, 2021, the normal rate of contribution shall return to the normal contribution rate that was in place on July 1, 2019, for a period of one year. (f) Consistent with the normal rate of contribution for all members identified in this subdivision, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise their 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. The normal rate of contribution shall be the same for all members identified in this subdivision. The contribution rate shall be effective at the beginning of the pay period indicated by the Director of the Department of Human Resources. (g) 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.7. Section 20683.7.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4 and 20677.71, effective July 1, 2019, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 10 shall be adjusted in accordance with this section when both of the following occur: (1) The total normal cost rate for the category in effect for the 2016–17 fiscal year has increased or decreased by at least 1 percent. (2) Fifty percent of the new normal cost rate, rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, is greater than or less than the normal contribution rate established in Section 20677.71. (b) On the July 1 of the fiscal year that the board determines that the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) have been met, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 10 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, but not to increase or decrease by more than 1 percent. (c) Once established, the normal rate of contribution shall not be adjusted on account of a change to the normal cost rate unless the normal cost rate increases or decreases by more than 1 percent of payroll above or below the normal cost rate in effect at the time the normal rate of contribution is first established or, if later, the normal cost rate in effect at the time of the last adjustment to the normal rate of contribution under this subdivision. Furthermore, the increase or decrease to the normal rate of contribution in any given fiscal year shall not exceed 1 percent per year. (d) The normal rate of contribution established pursuant to this section shall be applied to 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 or in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) for one whose service is included in the federal system. (e) On July 1, 2021, the normal rate of contribution shall return to the normal contribution rate established in Section 20677.71. (f) 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. (g) 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.8. Section 20683.8.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4 and 20677.71, effective July 1, 2023, the normal contribution rates for state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 7 shall be: (1) Eight 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) Nine 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) 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 section, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise their 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.9. Section 20683.9.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.8, 20681, 20683.2, and 20694, effective July 1, 2021, the normal rate of contribution for patrol members who are represented by Bargaining Unit 5 shall be adjusted in accordance with this section when both of the following occur: (1) The total normal cost rate for the 2016–17 fiscal year has increased or decreased by at least 1 percent. (2) Fifty percent of that normal cost rate, rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, is greater or less than the current employee contribution rate. (b) On July 1 of the fiscal year after the board determines that the requirement of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) above have been met, the normal rate of contribution for patrol members who are represented by Bargaining Unit 5 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent. (c) Each year thereafter, the rate shall only be adjusted if the board determines 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. The increase or decrease to the employee contribution in any given fiscal year shall not exceed 1 percent per year. (d) The normal rate of contribution established pursuant to this section shall be applied to the compensation in excess of eight hundred sixty-three dollars ($863) per month. (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 their 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. The normal rate of contribution shall be the same for all members identified in this subdivision. The contribution rate shall be effective at the beginning of the pay period indicated by the Director of the Department of Human Resources. (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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.41. Section 20683.41.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4, 20677.6, and 20683.4, effective July 1, 2024, the normal contribution rate for state miscellaneous and industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 16 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 16 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 16 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 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. (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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.51. Section 20683.51.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.9, 20683, and 20683.5, effective July 1, 2026, the normal rate of contribution for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 16 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 16 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) 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.61. Section 20683.61.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4, 20677.71, and 20683.2, effective July 1, 2019, the normal rate of contribution for state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 9 shall be adjusted in accordance with this section when both of the following occur: (1) The total normal cost rate for the category in effect for the 2016–17 fiscal year has increased by at least 1 percent. (2) Fifty percent of the new normal cost rate, rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, is greater than the normal contribution rate established in Section 20683.2. (b) If on July 1, 2019, the board determines that the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) have been met, the normal rate of contribution for state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 9 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, but not to increase by more than 0.5 percent. (c) The normal rate of contribution established pursuant to this section shall be applied to 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 or in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) for one whose service is included in the federal system. (d) After June 30, 2020, the normal rate of contribution shall return to the normal contribution rate established in Section 20683.2. (e) On July 1, 2021, the normal rate of contribution shall return to the normal contribution rate that was in place on July 1, 2019, for a period of one year. (f) Consistent with the normal rate of contribution for all members identified in this subdivision, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise their 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. The normal rate of contribution shall be the same for all members identified in this subdivision. The contribution rate shall be effective at the beginning of the pay period indicated by the Director of the Department of Human Resources. (g) 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.62. Section 20683.62.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20683, 20677.91, and 20683.2, the normal rate of contribution for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 9 shall be adjusted in accordance with this section when both of the following occur: (1) The total normal cost rate for the category in effect for the 2016–17 fiscal year has increased by at least 1 percent. (2) Fifty percent of the new normal cost rate, rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, is greater than the normal contribution rate established in Section 20683.2. (b) If on July 1, 2019, the board determines that the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) have been met, the normal rate of contribution for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 9 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest quarter of 1 percent, but not to increase by more than 0.5 percent. (c) The normal rate of contribution established pursuant to this section shall be applied to 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 or in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) for one whose service is included in the federal system. (d) After June 30, 2020, the normal rate of contribution shall return to the normal contribution rate established in Section 20683.2. (e) On July 1, 2021, the normal rate of contribution shall return to the normal contribution rate that was in place on July 1, 2019, for a period of one year. (f) Consistent with the normal rate of contribution for all members identified in this subdivision, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise their 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. The normal rate of contribution shall be the same for all members identified in this subdivision. The contribution rate shall be effective at the beginning of the pay period indicated by the Director of the Department of Human Resources. (g) 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.71. Section 20683.71.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4, 20677.71, and 20683.2, effective July 1, 2019, the normal rate of contribution for state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 10 shall be adjusted in accordance with this section when both of the following occur: (1) The total normal cost rate for the category in effect for the 2016–17 fiscal year has increased or decreased by at least 1 percent. (2) Fifty percent of the new normal cost rate, rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, is greater than or less than the normal contribution rate established in Section 20683.2. (b) On the July 1 of the fiscal year that the board determines that the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) have been met, the normal rate of contribution for state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 10 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest quarter of 1 percent, but not to increase or decrease by more than 1 percent. (c) Once established, the normal rate of contribution shall not be adjusted on account of a change to the normal cost rate unless the normal cost rate increases or decreases by more than 1 percent of payroll above or below the normal cost rate in effect at the time the normal rate of contribution is first established or, if later, the normal cost rate in effect at the time of the last adjustment to the normal rate of contribution under this subdivision. Furthermore, the increase or decrease to the normal rate of contribution in any given fiscal year shall not exceed 1 percent per year. (d) The normal rate of contribution established pursuant to this section shall be applied to 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 or in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) for one whose service is included in the federal system. (e) On July 1, 2020, the normal rate of contribution shall return to the normal contribution rate established in Section 20683.2. (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 their 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. The normal rate of contribution shall be the same for all members identified in this subdivision. The contribution rate shall be effective at the beginning of the pay period indicated by the Director of the Department of Human Resources. (g) 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.72. Section 20683.72.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20683, 20677.91, and 20683.2, the normal rate of contribution for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 10 shall be adjusted in accordance with this section when both of the following occur: (1) The total normal cost rate for the category in effect for the 2016–17 fiscal year has increased or decreased by at least 1 percent. (2) Fifty percent of the new normal cost rate, rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, is greater than or less than the normal contribution rate established in Section 20683.2. (b) On the July 1 of the fiscal year that the board determines that the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) have been met, the normal rate of contribution for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 10 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest quarter of 1 percent, but not to increase or decrease by more than 1 percent. (c) Once established, the normal rate of contribution shall not be adjusted on account of a change to the normal cost rate unless the normal cost rate increases or decreases by more than 1 percent of payroll above or below the normal cost rate in effect at the time the normal rate of contribution is first established or, if later, the normal cost rate in effect at the time of the last adjustment to the normal rate of contribution under this subdivision. Furthermore, the increase or decrease to the normal rate of contribution in any given fiscal year shall not exceed 1 percent per year. (d) The normal rate of contribution established pursuant to this section shall be applied to 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 or in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) for one whose service is included in the federal system. (e) On July 1, 2021, the normal rate of contribution shall return to the normal contribution rate established in Section 20683.2. (f) 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. (g) 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.75. Section 20683.75.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4 and 20677.71, effective July 1, 2023, the normal contribution rates for state miscellaneous members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 1, State Bargaining Unit 3, State Bargaining Unit 4, State Bargaining Unit 11, State Bargaining Unit 14, State Bargaining Unit 15, State Bargaining Unit 17, State Bargaining Unit 20, and State Bargaining Unit 21 shall be: (1) Eight 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) Nine 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) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4 and 20677.71, effective July 1, 2023, the normal contribution rates for state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 1, State Bargaining Unit 3, State Bargaining Unit 4, State Bargaining Unit 11, State Bargaining Unit 14, State Bargaining Unit 15, State Bargaining Unit 17, and State Bargaining Unit 20, shall be: (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. (c) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4 and 20677.71, effective July 1, 2023, the normal contribution rates for state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 21 shall be: (1) Eight 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) Nine 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. (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 their 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.77. Section 20683.77.

(a) Effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, inclusive, the employee contributions described in Section 20677.6 for state miscellaneous and industrial members represented by State Bargaining Unit 18 shall remain in place. (b) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4 and 20677.6, effective July 1, 2027, the normal contribution rates for state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 18 shall be adjusted in accordance with this section when both of the following occur: (1) The total normal cost rate for the category in effect for the 2016–17 fiscal year has increased by 1 percent. (2) Fifty percent of that normal cost rate, rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, is greater than the normal contribution rate established in Section 20677.6. (c) On July 1 of the fiscal year after the board determines that the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (b) have been met, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous or state industrial members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 18 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, but not to increase or decrease by more than 1 percent. (d) Each year thereafter, the rate shall only be adjusted if the board determines 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. The increase or decrease to the employee contribution in any given fiscal year shall not exceed 1 percent per year. (e) The normal rate of contribution established pursuant to this section shall be applied to 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 or in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) for one whose service is included in the federal system. (f) Consistent with the normal rate of contribution for all members identified in this section, the Director of the Department Human Resources may exercise their discretion to establish the normal rate of contributions 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 at the beginning of the pay period indicated by the Director of the Department of Human Resources. (g) 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.78. Section 20683.78.

(a) Effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, inclusive, the employee contributions described in Section 20677.9 for state safety members represented by State Bargaining Unit 18 shall remain in place. (b) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.9 and 20683, effective July 1, 2027, the normal contribution rates for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 18 shall be adjusted in accordance with this section when both of the following occur: (1) The total normal cost rate for the category in effect for the 2016–17 fiscal year has increased by 1 percent. (2) Fifty percent of that normal cost rate, rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, is greater than the normal contribution rate established in Section 20677.9. (c) On July 1 of the fiscal year that the board determines that the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (b) have been met, the normal rate of contribution for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 18 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, but not to increase or decrease by more than 1 percent. (d) Each year thereafter, the rate shall only be adjusted if the board determines 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. The increase or decreases to the employee contribution in any given fiscal year shall not exceed 1 percent per year. (e) The normal rate of contribution established pursuant to this section shall be applied to 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. (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 their discretion to establish the normal rate of contributions 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 at the beginning of the pay period indicated by the Director of the Department of Human Resources. (g) 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.81. Section 20683.81.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.95, 20683.2, and 20687, the normal rate of contribution rates for state peace officer/firefighter members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 7 shall be: (1) Effective July 1, 2022, 14 percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to those members. (2) Effective July 1, 2023, 15 percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) 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 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 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.81.1. Section 20683.81.1.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.91, 20683, and 20683.2, effective July 1, 2023, the normal contribution rates for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 1, State Bargaining Unit 3, State Bargaining Unit 4, State Bargaining Unit 11, State Bargaining Unit 14, State Bargaining Unit 15, State Bargaining Unit 17, State Bargaining Unit 20, and State Bargaining Unit 21, shall be: (1) Eleven and one-half 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. (2) Eleven and one-half percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to a member whose service is 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 section, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise their 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.81.2. Section 20683.81.2.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20683.1 and 20683.2, effective July 1, 2020, the normal contribution rates for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 2, shall be: (1) Eleven and one-half 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. (2) Eleven and one-half percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to a member whose service is 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 section, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise their 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.81.3. Section 20683.81.3.

(a) Effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, inclusive, the employee contribution rate for state safety members represented by State Bargaining Unit 2 shall remain at 11.5 percent. (b) Notwithstanding Sections 20683.1, 20683.2, and 20683.81.2, effective July 1, 2027, the normal rate of contribution for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 2 shall be adjusted in accordance with this section when both of the following occur: (1) The total normal cost rate for the category in effect for the 2022–23 fiscal year has increased or decreased by at least 1 percent. (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 rate established in Section 20683.81.2. (c) If on July 1, 2027, the board determines that the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) have been met, the normal rate of contribution for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 2 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, but not to increase or decrease by more than 1 percent. (d) Each year thereafter, the rate shall only be adjusted if the board determines 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. The increase or decrease to the employee contribution in any given fiscal year shall not exceed 1 percent per year. (e) The normal rate of contribution established pursuant to this section shall be applied to 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. (f) Consistent with the normal rate of contribution for all members identified in this section, the Director of the Department Human Resources may exercise their discretion to establish the normal rate of contributions 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 at the beginning of the pay period indicated by the Director of the Department of Human Resources. (g) 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.82. Section 20683.82.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.91, 20683, and 20683.2, effective July 1, 2023, the normal contribution rates for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 7 shall be: (1) Eleven and one-half 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. (2) Eleven and one-half percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to a member whose service is 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 section, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise their 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.83. Section 20683.83.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.9, 20683, and 20683.2, effective July 1, 2022, the normal contribution rates for state safety members who are represented by State Bargaining Unit 13 shall be: (1) Eleven and one-half 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. (2) Eleven and one-half percent of compensation in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month paid to a member whose service is 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 section, the Director of the Department of Human Resources may exercise their 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20683.91. Section 20683.91.

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 20677.4 and 20677.7, effective July 1, 2021, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous members who are represented by Bargaining Unit 5 shall be adjusted in accordance with this section when both of the following occur: (1) The total normal cost rate for the 2016–17 fiscal year has increased or decreased by at least 1 percent. (2) Fifty percent of that normal cost rate, rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent, is greater or less than the current employee contribution rate. (b) On July 1 of the fiscal year after the board determines that the requirement of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) above have been met, the normal rate of contribution for state miscellaneous members who are represented by Bargaining Unit 5 shall be adjusted to 50 percent of the normal cost rate rounded to the nearest one-quarter of 1 percent. (c) Each year thereafter, the rate shall only be adjusted if the board determines 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. The increase or decrease to the employee contribution in any given fiscal year shall not exceed 1 percent per year. (d) The normal rate of contribution established pursuant to this section shall be applied to 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 or in excess of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) for one whose service is included in the federal system. The normal rate of contribution shall be the same for all members identified in this subdivision. The contribution rate shall be effective at the beginning of the pay period indicated by the Director of the Department of Human Resources. (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 their 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. The normal rate of contribution shall be the same for all members identified in this subdivision. The contribution rate shall be effective at the beginning of the pay period indicated by the Director of the Department of Human Resources. (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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20684. Section 20684.

For each local safety member subject to Section 21370, effective on January 1, 1985, or later date of entrance into this system as such a member, the normal rate of contribution shall be 7 percent of compensation. The normal rate of contribution as established under this section for a local safety member whose service is included in the federal system and whose retirement allowance is reduced pursuant to Section 21370 because of that inclusion shall be reduced by one-third as applied to compensation not exceeding four hundred dollars ($400) per month for service rendered after the date of execution of the modification of the federal-state agreement including services in the federal system and prior to termination of his or her coverage under the federal system. The operative date of this section with respect to a local safety member shall be the date upon which the local safety member becomes subject to Section 21370.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20685. Section 20685.

The normal rate of contribution for a local member who was a member of a local system at the time it was discontinued by inclusion of members of the local system in this system shall, if the contract so provides, be based on age at entry of the member into the local system.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20686. Section 20686.

For each state safety member defined in Section 20401 and whose current and prior service pensions shall be computed pursuant to Section 21373, the normal rate of contribution shall be 8 percent and shall be made only on the compensation in excess of two hundred thirty-eight dollars ($238) per month. The Legislature reserves the right to increase the rate of contribution as it may find appropriate from time to time. No adjustment shall be included in rates adopted under this section as the result of amendments hereto, changing the time at which members may retire or the benefits members shall receive, because of time during which members have contributed at different rates prior to that adoption.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20687. Section 20687.

(a) The normal rate of contribution for state peace officer/firefighter members subject to Section 21363, 21363.1, 21363.3, 21363.4, or 21363.8 shall be 8 percent of the compensation in excess of two hundred thirty-eight dollars ($238) 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 or pursuant to Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 3560) of Division 4 of Title 1, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if those provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, those provisions shall not become effective unless 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 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.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20687.2. Section 20687.2.

Notwithstanding Section 20687, the normal rate of contribution for state peace officer/firefighter members who are supervisors within the boards and departments of the Youth and Adult Correctional Agency or who are correctional supervisors within the State Department of State Hospitals for pay periods beginning after April 30, 2001, shall be 8 percent of compensation in excess of eight hundred sixty-three dollars ($863) per month paid those members.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20688. Section 20688.

The normal rate of contribution otherwise established under this article for a local safety member whose retirement allowance is determined under Section 21362, 21362.2, 21363.1, or 21366, and reduced under Section 21367 because his or her service is included in the federal system, shall be reduced by one-third as applied to compensation not exceeding four hundred dollars ($400) for services rendered in any month after the date of execution of the modification of the federal-state agreement, including services in the federal system, or the effective date of the contract or contract amendment pursuant to which a contracting agency and its employees become subject to this section, whichever is later, and prior to the date upon which services of persons in his or her employment cease to be covered under the federal system.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20689. Section 20689.

The Legislature reserves the right to increase or otherwise adjust the rates of contribution prescribed in this article in amounts and in a manner it may from time to time find appropriate.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20690. Section 20690.

Contract amendments, and that portion of a contract which subjected an employer to former Section 20614, as it read prior to its repeal by Chapter 1168 of the Statutes of 1980, may be revoked prospectively in the manner provided for the approval of contracts, including an election among employees affected.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20691. Section 20691.

(a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (b), notwithstanding any other law, a contracting agency or school employer may pay all or a portion of the normal contributions required to be paid by a member. Where the member is included in a group or class of employment, the payment shall be for all members in the group or class of employment. If an individual is not part of a group or class, the payment shall be limited to the amount that the board determines is payable to similarly situated members in the closest related group or class, subject to the limitations of paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 20636 and paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 20636.1, as applicable. The payments shall be reported simply as normal contributions and shall be credited to member accounts. (2) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to limit the authority of a contracting agency or school employer to periodically increase, reduce, or eliminate the payment by the contracting agency or school employer of all or a portion of the normal contributions required to be paid by members, as authorized by this section. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), employers shall not pay a portion of the normal contributions for members who are subject to subdivision (c) of Section 7522.30, except where authorized pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 7522.30.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20692. Section 20692.

(a) Where a contracting agency employer or a school employer has elected to pay all or a portion of the normal contributions of members of a group or class of employment pursuant to Section 20691, the employer may, pursuant to a labor policy or agreement, stop paying those contributions during the final compensation period applicable to the members and, instead, increase the payrate of the members by an amount equal to the normal contributions paid by the employer on behalf of the employees in the pay period immediately prior to the final compensation period or increase the payrate of the members by an amount established by a labor policy or agreement in existence and in effect on June 30, 1993. That amount shall not exceed the amount of the normal member contributions that are required to be paid by the members. (b) This section shall not apply to any contracting agency or to any school employer unless and until the contracting agency or the school employer elects to be subject to this section by amendment to its contract made in the manner prescribed for approval of contracts, except an election among the employees is not required. In the case of contracts made after July 1, 1994, the section shall not apply unless incorporated by express provision in the contract. However, no school employer may act pursuant to this section unless and until the board approves a request for the amendment of the contract of a school employer to authorize termination of the payment. A school employer shall not submit a request for a contract amendment unless there is on file a request to terminate that payment from the county superintendent of schools office and each school district, community college district, and other school entity within the jurisdiction of that school employer. (c) Before adopting this provision, the governing body of a contracting agency or school employer shall, with timely public notice, place the consideration of this section on the agendas of two consecutive public meetings of the governing body, at which time, full disclosure shall be made of the nature of the benefit, the additional employer contributions, and the funding therefor. Only after the second of these public meetings may the governing body adopt this section. The employer shall notify the board of the employer’s compliance with this subdivision at the time of the governing body’s application to adopt this section. (d) Persons hired after the effective date of an employer’s contract amendment to include this section shall be informed by the employer of how this benefit relates to their total compensation and benefit package. (e) The additional employer contributions required under this section shall be computed as a level percentage of member compensation. The additional contribution rate required at the time this section is added to a contract shall not be less than the sum of (1) the actuarial normal cost, plus (2) in the case of a contract amendment, the additional contribution required to amortize the increase in accrued liability attributable to the benefit elected under this section over the unfunded actuarial liability period currently in the agency’s contract, commencing from the date this section becomes effective in the agency’s contract. (f) For the purposes of this section, all contributions, liabilities, actuarial interest rates, and other valuation factors necessary to calculate the employer’s contribution shall be determined on the basis of actuarial assumptions and methods which, in combination, provide the board’s best estimate of anticipated experience under the system. The board has the exclusive power and duty to make these determinations. (g) Within 30 days of notification from the board to the contracting agency or school employer of the additional employer contributions required pursuant to this section, the contracting agency or school employer, or a recognized employee organization, or both, may file with the board a request for a review of the determination of the calculation of the additional employer contributions. The board shall promulgate regulations governing the conduct of the review, that shall include the means by which an employer or recognized employee organization may submit independent actuarial evidence regarding the additional contribution required by this section. The board shall make the final determination on the additional employer contributions needed to fund this contract amendment. (h) This section shall not apply to a new member as defined in Section 7522.04.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20693. Section 20693.

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), notwithstanding any other law, the state or the Regents of the University of California may pay all or a portion of the normal contributions required to be paid by a state member. The payments shall be reported as employer-paid normal contributions and shall be credited to member accounts. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to limit the authority of the state to periodically increase, reduce, or eliminate the payment by the state of all or a portion of the normal contributions required to be paid by a state member, as authorized by this section. This section shall be subject to any applicable collective-bargaining laws. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), employers shall not pay a portion of the normal contributions for members who are subject to subdivision (c) of Section 7522.30, except where authorized pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 7522.30.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 20694. Section 20694.

(a) This section shall apply only to patrol members in State Bargaining Unit 5. (b) The state shall pay all of the normal contributions required to be paid by patrol members pursuant to Section 20681 until June 30, 2001. (c) Notwithstanding Section 20681, effective July 1, 2001, the normal rate of contribution for patrol members shall be 1.5 percent of the compensation in excess of eight hundred sixty-three dollars ($863) per month paid those members. The state shall pay the difference between the normal contributions that would be required to be paid by patrol members pursuant to Section 20681 and the amount paid by those members pursuant to this section. (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 approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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