(a) The state shall pay the estimated increased pension liability resulting from a benefit improvement affecting general employees or employees at institutions of higher education participating in the retirement system by amortizing the unfunded accrued liability over a period of time not to exceed ten (10) years from the date that the benefit improvement is established.

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(b) For the purposes of this section, “benefit improvement” does not include the supplemental bridge benefit established pursuant to § 8-36-211 for members who are subject to mandatory retirement pursuant to § 8-36-205.