Rhode Island § 36-9-2.1 § 36-9-2.1. Membership in other retirement systems.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 36-9-2.1 — § 36-9-2.1. Membership in other retirement systems.

Rhode Island § 36-9-2.1

Title 36Public Officers and Employees

Ch. 36-9Retirement System â€” Membership and Service Credits

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-9-2.1 (2026).

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§ 36-9-2.1. Membership in other retirement systems.
(a) An employee who is a member of the retirement system may be a member of the retirement
            system of any union provided the union retirement plan is covered by the Employee
            Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) [29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq.] and is tax qualified pursuant to the internal revenue service, and remain
            eligible to participate and receive benefits as provided in chapters 8 through 10
            of this title.
         
(b) Participants in a union retirement system shall not receive a greater wage or benefit
            increase then that granted other state employees cover

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§ 36-9-2.1. Membership in other retirement systems.

(a) An employee who is a member of the retirement system may be a member of the retirement system of any union provided the union retirement plan is covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) [29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq.] and is tax qualified pursuant to the internal revenue service, and remain eligible to participate and receive benefits as provided in chapters 8 through 10 of this title.

(b) Participants in a union retirement system shall not receive a greater wage or benefit increase then that granted other state employees covered by a collective bargaining clause.