State of California

M E M O R A N D U M


To:       PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT LIAISONS     REFERENCE CODE: 92-04
                                            EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
                                           EXPIRATION DATE: December 31, 1992
                                             DATE OF ISSUE: January 10, 1992

          THIS MEMORANDUM SHOULD BE DISTRIBUTED TO:

            ACCOUNTING OFFICERS
            HOLDERS OF THE SUPERVISOR'S GUIDE


From:     Department of Personnel Administration


Subject:  State Bar of California Dues 1992


The Department of Personnel Administration is approving the
following allowances for reimbursement of the 1992 State Bar of
California dues.  Job related local or specialty (sections) bar dues
may be reimbursed at each department's discretion for each employee
whom State Bar membership is required as a condition of employment.
Any amount to be reimbursed shall be determined by each department.
If local or specialty (sections) bar dues are reimbursed for less
than full-time employees,  the reimbursed amount shall be prorated.
Departments, at their discretion, may prorate basic bar dues for
less than full-time employees or employees who begin or end State
service during 1992.

Nonrepresented employees, who are required to maintain State Bar
membership, shall be entitled to the same allowances as provided in
Department of Personnel Administration Rule 599.921.  Job related
local or specialty (sections) bar dues may be reimbursed at each
department's discretion for each employee whom State Bar membership
is required as a condition of employment.  Any amount to be
reimbursed shall be determined by each department.  If local or
specialty (sections) bar dues are reimbursed for less than full-time
employees, the reimbursed amount shall be prorated.  Departments, at
their discretion, may prorate basic bar dues for less than full-time
employees or employees who begin or end State service during 1992.

As a result of Keller vs. State Bar of California 110 S. Ct. 2228
(1990), the Department of Personnel Administration has determined
that it would not be appropriate for the State of California to pay
for activities which are political or ideological.  The State Bar
has authorized a deduction of $4.00 from the 1992 membership fee for
those who object to expenditures for activities with "political or
ideological coloration."

Those employees who wish to pay the full membership fees must pay
the State Bar of California directly and request reimbursement from
the State.  All requests for reimbursement must contain:  proof of
payment, a copy of the annual fee statement issued by the
State Bar Association and a copy of the employee's membership card.
Employee's may not claim reimbursement for the $4.00 deduction (see
Attachment Line C Hudson Deduction).  Department's who receive
requests for full reimbursement must either:  reduce the claim by
$4.00 and notify the claimant of the correction or return the claim
to the claimant for correction.

Departments may schedule payments of bar dues through the State
Controller's Office - Audits Division.  The check must be payable to
the "State Bar of California" and sent in c/o First Interstate Bank,
P.O. Box 39126, San Francisco, CA  94139-0126.  Copies of the annual
fee statements (see Attachment Line E must be reduced by $4.00) must
accompany the claim schedule and care must be taken to identify the
employees that the warrant(s) cover.

The following rates for 1992 reflect the $4.00 reduction for the
Hudson Deduction:

State Bar of California - Active Members

For employees admitted prior to February 1, 1988            $474.00

For employees admitted on February 1, 1988 through          $406.00
January 31, 1990

For employees admitted on February 1, 1990 and after        $375.00

State Bar of California - Inactive Members

For all employees                                           $ 46.00

In addition to reimbursement for bar dues, nonrepresented employees
are entitled to reimbursement for up to $100.00 annually for
membership in one professional society or professional license fee.
The membership must be in a professional society which engages in
activities directly related to the employee's scientific or
professional discipline.  The professional license must also be
related to the employee's  scientific or professional discipline
(DPA Rule 599.922.2).

If Accounting or Labor Relations staff have any questions, please
call Terrie Jordan at (916) 324-9377, ATSS 454-9377.  Employees must
direct questions to their Accounting Office staff.




Patricia Pavone, Chief
Benefits Division

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