The allowance provided in Sections 31.4, 31.5 and 31.6 are hereby declared not to constitute emoluments of office of the members of the legislature, and shall not be used for the purpose of determining the amount upon which any employee or employer contributions are to be paid to any publicly supported retirement system or in computing any retirement benefits or any other benefits pertaining to any member of the legislature.
La. Legislature and Laws § 24:31.7