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WA HB2160

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Bernbaum

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School employees who worked at least 630 hours in the prior school year are presumed eligible for benefits at the start of the new school year if they return to the same type of position with any employer
  • Amends RCW 41.05.740 governing the School Employees' Benefits Board (SEBB) eligibility criteria
  • Current law requires employees be anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year for benefits eligibility; the amendment adds automatic presumption of eligibility based on prior year hours worked
  • Addresses continuity of benefits for returning school employees who may change employers within the school system

Legislative Description

Concerning eligibility for membership in the school employees' benefits board programs during the second school year of employment.

Last Action

Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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