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WA SB5862

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Perry Dozier

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides a 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective July 1, 2026, for Plan 1 retirees of both the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

  • Removes the previous $110.00 monthly cap on COLA increases, allowing the full 3% increase to apply to beneficiaries' monthly benefits without limitation

  • Applies to beneficiaries receiving monthly benefits as of July 1, 2025

  • Excludes certain beneficiaries receiving benefits under specific disability or survivor provisions (RCW 41.32.489, 41.32.540, and 41.40.1984)

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Providing a cost-of-living adjustment for plan 1 retirees of the teachers' retirement system and public employees' retirement system.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/2/2026
Appropriations2/17/2026
Rules2/9/2026
Ways & Means1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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