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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 5§ 31594 Retirement System Investment Flexibility

§ 31594 Retirement System Investment Flexibility

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§ 31594 Retirement System Investment Flexibility

Key Takeaways

  • •Retirement systems can invest money in different ways, as long as they think it's smart and safe.
  • •The law removes old rules that limited how they could invest, giving them more choices.
  • •The goal is to help retirement systems grow money while keeping it safe for people who depend on it.

Example

A retirement system wants to invest in new types of stocks or bonds to grow money for retirees.

Before, they might have been limited to only certain investments. Now, they can choose more options as long as they think it's safe and smart.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 31594 Retirement System Investment Flexibility

It is the intent of the Legislature, consistent with the mandate of the voters in passing Proposition 21 at the June 5, 1984, Primary Election, to allow the board of any retirement system governed by this chapter to invest in any form or type of investment deemed prudent by the board pursuant to the requirements of Section 31595. It is also the intent of the Legislature to repeal, or amend as appropriate, certain statutory provisions, whether substantive or procedural in nature, that restrict the form, type, or amount of investments that would otherwise be considered prudent under the terms of that section. This will increase the flexibility and range of investment choice available to these retirement systems, while ensuring protection of the interests of their beneficiaries. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1738, Sec. 5. Effective September 30, 1984.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

retirementinvestmentbenefitslegislatureflexibilityprimary electioneffective septemberproposition

Related Statutes

  • § 31595 Pension Fund Investment Authority
  • § 31453.6 County Pension Funding Period
  • § 31486.10 Vested Member Benefit Transfer
  • § 31486.7 Member Death Benefit Rules
  • § 31486.8 Employee Retirement Plan Election

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 31594.
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