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Amend CSSB 1176 by inserting the following appropriately 
numbered section and renumbering subsequent sections accordingly:
	SECTION ____.  Subchapter A, Chapter 812, Government Code, is 
amended by adding Section 812.006 to read as follows:
	Sec. 812.006.  OPTIONAL MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  In this section, 
"qualified employee" means a person who:
		(1)  has at least three years of service credit in the 
retirement system in the legislative branch that was accrued before 
June 18, 1993;
		(2)  was employed by an institution of higher 
education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, before 
June 18, 1993, and elected to participate in the optional 
retirement program under Chapter 830; and
		(3)  is actively participating in the optional 
retirement program.   
	(b)  A qualified employee may make a one-time, irrevocable 
election in a manner provided by the retirement system to renew 
active participation in the system and cease participation in the 
optional retirement program.
	(c)  An employee who makes an election under this section is 
not eligible to establish service credit in the retirement system 
for service performed while participating in the optional 
retirement program.
	(d)  This section is contingent upon the receipt of a 
favorable Internal Revenue Service ruling addressing all tax 
issues.
	(e)  An election authorized by this section must be made 
within 90 days of the Internal Revenue Service ruling.