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WA HB1936

Bill

Status

Passed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rob Chase

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the expiration date for expanded postretirement employment provisions from July 1, 2025 to January 1, 2030, allowing retired school employees to work up to 1,040 hours per year in nonadministrative positions without pension suspension
  • Retired teachers and administrators in nonadministrative school district positions may continue receiving pension payments until exceeding 1,040 hours annually, compared to the standard 867-hour limit
  • Retirees who retired before January 1, 2022 and work as superintendents or in-school administrators in second-class school districts also qualify for the 1,040-hour threshold
  • Amends multiple retirement system statutes (RCW 41.32, 41.35, and 41.40) covering Teachers' Retirement System Plans 1, 2, and 3, as well as the School Employees' Retirement System
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon approval on May 15, 2025

Legislative Description

Extending the expiration of certain school employee postretirement employment restrictions.

Last Action

Effective date 5/15/2025.

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2025
Ways & Means3/7/2025
Rules2/26/2025
Appropriations2/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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