Rep. G. M. SMITH proposes the following Amendment No. 10a to H. 3210 (COUNCIL\DG\3210C014.NBD.DG20):

Reference is to Printer's Date 9/15/20-H.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part II, By adding a SECTION. to read:

/ SECTION___. Due to the strains caused by COVID-19, for Fiscal Year 2020-21, the earnings limitation imposed pursuant to Section 9-1-1790 and Section 9-11-90 of the 1976 Code does not apply to retired members of the South Carolina Retirement System or the Police Officers Retirement System who return to covered employment to participate in the state's public health preparedness and response to the COVID-19 virus. To the extent allowed by the CARES Act, the Public Employee Benefit Authority may apply to have its implementation costs to be reimbursed. /