Legislative News

Retired Public Employees Council Bill Status Report Bill Details Status Sponsor   Position   HB2138 SB6017 PERS and TRS plan 1 COLAs H Approps Reykdal   Support Provides the same annual cost-of-living adjustment for plan 1 retirees of the teachers’ retirement system and the public employees’ retirement system as is provided for plan 2 and plan 3 members of those …

2016 RPEC Legislative Day Held at the RPEC Offices in Olympia. Opening hosted by Kandy Kraig, Legislative Committee Chair Overview of the Day – Kandy Kraig, Legislative Committee Chair Speakers –Sue Hendrickson (WFSE) Legislative Issues – Maria Britton-Sipe, Executive Director of RPEC Legislative Goals – Cody Arledge, RPEC lobbyist Advocacy 101 – Mark Brown Legislator Communication- Bev Hermanson Adjourn to …

2016 RPEC Meet & Greet Reception Held at The Governor Hotel, Olympia An evening reception allowing RPEC members to meet and speak with their legislators on an informal basis prior to our Legislative Day’s events. RPEC Members & State Legislators meet & greet prior to RPEC Lobby Day. Photos by Walt Bowan. Posted by Retired Public Employees Council of WA …

Retired Public Employees Council Bill Status Report Just in – Movement on two bills RPEC is in SUPPORT of. Click on bill title to see additional bill information. HB 2646 – Retirement system defaults February 4, 2016 – Minority; without recommendation. February 4, 2016 – Minority; do not pass. February 4, 2016 – APP – Majority; do pass. SB 6622 …