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End of Session Report 2022 By RPEC Lobbyist Emily Murphy March 17, 2022 Context The 2022 60-day Legislative Session concluded on time on March 10th. For the second year of the pandemic, the legislature conducted its business mostly remotely. With Democratic majorities in both chambers, the legislature passed the 2022 supplemental operating budget totally $64.1 billion in state general funds …

From the Department of Retirement Systems: Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) for DRS-administered retirement systems and plans that receive a COLA have been established for 2022. LEOFF Plan 1 COLAs will take effect April 1 and will be reflected in end-of-April benefit payments. For all other plans that are eligible for a COLA, the COLA will take effect July 1 and will …

RPEC Weekly ACTION Newsletter – 3-11-2022 In This Edition SB 5676 – Plan 1 COLA Bill Signed by Governor Legislative Bill Summary SB 5676 – Plan 1 COLA Bill Signed by Governor On Friday, March 11th, Governor Jay Inlsee signed into law,  SB 5676, a 3% cost of living increase (with a $110/month cap) to PERS/TRS Plan 1 retirees. Plan …

RPEC Weekly ACTION Newsletter – 3-4-2022 In This Edition SB 5676 – Plan 1 COLA Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature Governor Inslee to Lift Mask Mandate March 12 Legislative Bill Summary SB 5676 – Plan 1 COLA Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature  On Wednesday, March 2nd, the House passed SB 5676, a 3% cost of living increase (with a $110/month cap) to …