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WA SB6324

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Holy

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds standby pay to the definition of "basic salary" for LEOFF Plan 2 members, meaning compensation received while on standby status will count toward retirement benefit calculations

  • Defines standby status as when an employee is not being paid for time actually worked but must be prepared to report immediately for work if needed

  • Applies only to Plan 2 members (those who joined the retirement system on or after October 1, 1977), not Plan 1 members

  • Requested by the Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters' Plan 2 Retirement Board and sponsored by Senator Holy

  • Amends RCW 41.26.030, which contains the definitions used throughout the LEOFF retirement system chapter

Legislative Description

Including standby pay as basic salary in the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2.

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means1/28/2026

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