RPEC Weekly ACTION Newsletter – 4-9-2021
IN THIS ISSUE
- Action Item: Continue to Thank your Legislators and ask that they provide a one-time increase to Plan 1 Retirees in the final budget
- Bill Status Update
- Weekly Legislative Update Zoom Call
ACTION ITEM: CONTINUE TO THANK YOUR LEGISLATORS AND ASK THAT THEY PROVIDE A ONE-TIME INCREASE TO PLAN 1 RETIREES IN THE FINAL BUDGET
Email addresses and office phone numbers for your Legislators can be found here: https://apps.leg.wa.gov/Rosters/Members
The toll-free state legislature switchboard is 1-800-562-6000.
Over the weekend, the House passed their budget off the floor, Importantly, the budget proposal included a provision for a one-time 1.5% increase for PERS/TRS Plan 1 Retirees (capped at $22 per month). The increase would take effect with the end of July pension payment.
Our champions in the House are working to increase the maximum increase amount so that those making the average pension amount of $25,000 will receive the full 1.5% increase. Please continue to communicate to your legislators your gratitude and support for raising the cap on the increase.
BILL STATUS UPDATE
Several bills that we have been following have passed through their house of origin and are expected to continue to move through the legislative process
The full list of bills that we are tracking and their current status can be found here: https://rpecwa.org/bill-summary-4-9-2021/
WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Each week we will host a Zoom call to provide an update on the status of RPEC’s Legislative Priorities and answer questions from members. The calls will take place at 1pm each Friday through the end of the Legislative Session. The Zoom login information will be the same each week.
To join the weekly update calls:
Via Computer or tablet:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82866346713?pwd=NkVEY2NsL1J6Z0dmQ0xEdjQyTnFwQT09
Or, go to: https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 828 6634 6713
Passcode: 205507
Via Phone:
Dial: (253) 215-8782
Meeting ID: 828 6634 6713
Passcode: 205507