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WA SB5306

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Holy

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 41.26.520 to allow LEOFF Plan 2 members who retire instead of returning to work after an unpaid leave of absence to still purchase up to 2 years of service credit

  • Members retiring after unpaid leave must base contribution calculations on their basic salary at the time leave was granted, adjusted for any cost-of-living or pay increases provided to similar jobs during the leave period

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing members to purchase service credit for unpaid leaves by paying employer, member, and state contributions plus interest within 5 years of resuming service or prior to retirement

  • Effective date: July 27, 2025

  • Passed unanimously in both chambers (Senate 48-0, House 97-0) and signed by Governor Ferguson on April 22, 2025

Legislative Description

Concerning the purchase of pension service credit for authorized leaves of absence.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/26/2025
Appropriations2/21/2025
Rules2/7/2025
Ways & Means1/16/2025

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