Legislative News

End of Session Report 2020 By RPEC Lobbyist Emily Murphy April 15, 2020 This report can also be downloaded here. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 global pandemic escalating in the closing days of the 2020 legislative session, it was a wild ride for RPEC’s priorities, which hung in the balance to the very end in this dramatic and truly …

PLAN 1 COLA Bill Signed! This afternoon, Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 1390 into law. Plan 1 Retirees will see a 3% increase to their pension payment (capped at a maximum of $62.50) beginning with their payment at the end of July. We are tremendously grateful that the Governor chose to stand with and protect Plan 1 retirees during this …

PLAN 1 COLA Update Since the end of the Legislative Session, RPEC leaders been working with other retiree groups to send a clear and consistent message to the Governor’s Office about the importance of the Plan 1 COLA in the as part of economic relief for retirees. Earlier this week, the RPEC Executive Board sent a letter to the Governor …

RPEC Weekly ACTION Newsletter – 3-17-2020 In This Edition Plan 1 COLA Bill awaits Signature Governor expected to sign other retiree bills WA State Legislative Bill Summary Plan 1 COLA Bill Awaits Signature On Thursday, March 12th, the Legislature adjourned after passing a final supplemental budget. The budget included funding for HB 1390, the 3% increase (with a $62.50/month cap) …