The purpose of chapter 239, Laws of 1995 is to:
(1) Provide a fair and reasonable value from the retirement system for those who leave public employment before retirement;
(2) Increase flexibility for such employees to make transitions into other public or private sector employment;
(3) Increase employee options for addressing retirement needs, personal financial planning, and career transitions; and
(4) Continue the legislature's established policy of having employees contribute toward their retirement benefits.