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WA SB6073

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Lovick

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds the Department of Natural Resources as an eligible employer under the Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) Plan 2 when employing firefighters meeting National Wildfire Coordinating Group qualifications

  • Expands the definition of "firefighter" to include full-time wildland or aviation firefighters, where "full time" means expected to be employed for at least 160 hours per month for more than six months per year

  • Allows DNR wildland and aviation firefighters to receive LEOFF Plan 2 retirement benefits, which typically include earlier retirement eligibility and enhanced benefits compared to other state retirement plans

  • Amends RCW 41.26.030 to incorporate these changes into existing retirement system definitions and employer eligibility requirements

Legislative Description

Concerning membership of wildland or aviation firefighters in the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system.

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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