LASERS Tracking Retirement Legislation

March 9, 2026

The 2026 Legislative Session began Monday, March 9, and LASERS is monitoring several retirement-related bills that could impact our members and the System.

You can view the full list of retirement-related bills, which includes summaries, status updates, and the Board’s position, here on our website.

Senate Retirement to Meet on Tuesday

The Senate Retirement Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, March 10, at 10:00 a.m. Two bills on the agenda could impact LASERS if passed. SB 16 by Sen. Price provides for educational requirements of certain retirement system boards. SB 19 by Sen. Price changes the name and design of the ‘State Employee Retired’ license plate. The LASERS Board is neutral on both measures.

Stay Informed

We encourage members to stay informed throughout the Session by visiting our website and following LASERS on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). We will provide regular updates via email, including notifications about upcoming committee meetings and their outcomes.

For other real-time updates, including bill details and links to watch committee meetings live, visit legis.la.gov.