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Does a felony conviction affect a legislators state retirement benefits?

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Does a felony conviction affect a legislators state retirement benefits?

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Yes. A legislator or former legislator convicted in any state or federal court of a felony relating to his/her legislative duties is required to forfeit benefits earned after September 16, 1993, in the state administered retirement plan to which contributions were made as a result of his/her legislative service, except for the return of his/her accumulated contributions with interest. (KRS 6.696) Pending any appeal of the conviction, the payment of benefits ordered to be forfeited are required to be stayed. (KRS 6.