Amend CSSB 1179 in SECTION 4 of the bill by striking Subsection (b) and substituting the following: (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (c), Section 820.003, Government Code, as added by this Act, a contributing member of the Employees Retirement System of Texas who has not more than five years of service credit in the retirement system on September 1, 2000, may elect to participate in the optional defined contribution plan in the manner provided by Section 820.003 not later than November 30, 2000.