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WA SB5883

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Riccelli

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Origin

Senate

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
  • Addresses continuity of health insurance benefits for school employees transitioning between their first and second years of employment or changing employers within the school system
  • Maintains existing requirement that employees must be anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year to qualify for benefits eligibility

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 Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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