California AB1601 allows Sonoma County to adjust retirement allowances for cost-of-living changes.

California AB1601 adds Section 31874.7 to the Government Code, enabling Sonoma County to authorize annual cost-of-living adjustments to retirement allowances. The county board of supervisors must collaborate with the retirement board to determine eligible recipients, the adjustment amount, and funding source. This adjustment becomes part of the retirement allowance and affects future costs. The act applies only to Sonoma County, considering its unique circumstances.

California AB1601 allows Sonoma County to adjust retirement allowances for cost-of-living changes.

California AB1601 adds Section 31874.7 to the Government Code, enabling Sonoma County to authorize annual cost-of-living adjustments to retirement allowances. The county board of supervisors must collaborate with the retirement board to determine eligible recipients, the adjustment amount, and funding source. This adjustment becomes part of the retirement allowance and affects future costs. The act applies only to Sonoma County, considering its unique circumstances.