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WA SB5738
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Wellman
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AI Summary
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Extends the deadline from July 1, 2025 to January 1, 2030 for retirees from PERS, TRS, SERS, and PSERS to work up to 1,040 hours per year in certain positions while continuing to receive pension benefits
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Applies to retirees working in nonadministrative positions in school districts, and for those who retired before January 1, 2022, includes superintendent and in-school administrator positions in second-class school districts
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Extends the same 1,040-hour provision for retirees working as licensed nurses in nonadministrative positions for state agencies through January 1, 2030
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Standard annual work limit without benefit reduction remains at 867 hours for most retirees; the 1,040-hour allowance is a temporary expansion for specified positions
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Revised for 1st substitute: Permitting individuals retired from the public employees' retirement system, the teachers' retirement system, the school employees' retirement system, and the public safety employees' retirement system additional opportunities to work for up to 1,040 hours per year while in receipt of pension benefits.
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file.
1/12/2026