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WA SB5905
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shelly Short
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AI Summary
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Port district employees who participate in a federal railroad retirement plan under the federal Railroad Retirement Act are excluded from membership in Washington's Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
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Port district employees covered by a union-sponsored defined benefit pension plan requiring employer contributions under a collective bargaining agreement are also excluded from PERS membership
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Exclusion applies for any period during which the port district is making or has made employer contributions to such alternative retirement plans
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Amends RCW 41.40.023, which governs membership exceptions in the state retirement system
Legislative Description
Concerning membership in the public employees' retirement system for port workers who participate in a federal railroad retirement plan, a union-sponsored defined benefit retirement plan, or another employer-funded private pension plan.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Appropriations.
2/14/2026