Section 22871.5 - Employer contribution for excluded employee(a) Notwithstanding Section 22871, the employer contribution with respect to each excluded employee, as defined by subdivision (b) of Section 3527, who is otherwise eligible shall be determined by the Department of Human Resources subject to the appropriation of funds by the Legislature.(b) Notwithstanding Section 22871, the employer contribution with respect to each state employee, as defined by subdivision (c) of Section 3513, who is otherwise eligible shall be determined through the collective bargaining process subject to the appropriation of funds by the Legislature.Amended by Stats 2012 ch 665 (SB 1308),s 155, eff. 1/1/2013.Added by Stats 2004 ch 69 (SB 626),s 22, eff. 6/23/2004.