HR 143 of the 2025 Regular Session established a task force to study a phased retirement program for Louisiana’s public postsecondary education institutions. It will submit a report of its findings and conclusions, including recommendations for related legislation, to the House Committee on Retirement no later than December 31, 2025.
Task Force Meetings
July 30, 2025
Agenda | Minutes
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August 27, 2025
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September 17, 2025
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October 15, 2025
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November 12, 2025
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December 16, 2025
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Task Force Roster
| Member | Affiliation |
| Eddie Meche | University of Louisiana System (ULS) |
| Ashley Jackson | University of Louisiana System (ULS) |
| Dr. Bryan Fuller | University of Louisiana System (ULS) |
| Dr. Jeannine O’Rourke | University of Louisiana System (ULS) |
| Tommy Smith | Louisiana State University System (LSU) |
| Haley “Niki” Norton | Louisiana State University System (LSU) |
| Dr. Daniel “Dan” Tirone | Louisiana State University System (LSU) |
| Dr. Jane Cassidy | Louisiana State University System (LSU) |
| Desiree Honore Thomas | Southern University System (SUS) |
| Dawn M. Harris | Southern University System (SUS) |
| Dr. Ghirmay S. Ghebreyesus | Southern University System (SUS) |
| Dr. Cynthia Bryant | Southern University System (SUS) |
| Gena Doucet | Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System (LCTCS) |
| Dr. Mark McLean | Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System (LCTCS) |
| Beth Alford | Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System (LCTCS) |
| Dr. Wendi Palermo | Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System (LCTCS) |
| Dr. Samuel Gladden | Board of Regents |
| Elizabeth Bentley-Smith | Board of Regents |
| Kenneth “Trey” Roche | Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana |
| Kenneth “Kenny” Herbold | Louisiana Legislative Auditor |
| Heath Williams | Office of Group Benefits |