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WA HB1156
Bill
Status
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Steele
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "employee" for the state deferred compensation program to include volunteer firefighter participants under RCW 41.24.010(8)(a)
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Allows volunteer firefighters to defer a portion of their income into tax-advantaged retirement savings plans under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 401(a) or 457
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Clarifies that participation in the deferred compensation program does not make volunteer firefighters ineligible for simultaneous membership in any public employee pension system
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Passed unanimously in both chambers (House 97-0, Senate 49-0) and signed by Governor Ferguson on April 16, 2025
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Takes effect July 27, 2025
Legislative Description
Concerning volunteer firefighter participation in the state deferred compensation program.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/16/2025