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Employees' Retirement System of Georgia 
2017 Legislative Summary 
 
2017 Enacted Legislation 
August 2, 2017 
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2017 Enacted Legislation 
HB 312 (Act 253)  Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Board of Trustees; include a qualified Roth contribution program in compensation plans 
This bill adds a Roth contribution option to both the state's 401(k) and 457 plans, collectively known as Peach State Reserves (PSR), beginning 1/1/2018. 
Effective Date: 1/1/18 Signed by Governor: 5/9/17