Retired Public Employees Council of WA Working to protect and enhance the pension and health care benefits of Washington retired state, county and local government employees
SSB 6340 – a one-time increase to the PERS and TRS Plans 1 member monthly benefits of 2 percent up to a maximum of $62.50, just passed the Senate – 48 yeas, 0 nays, 1 excused.
Thank you to all who took the time to urge their Senator to push this bill forward. Video of the Senate floor action can be found here: SSB 6340 COLA Bill Passes the Senate – Video
Pressure is still needed on lawmakers as SSb 6340 now heads to the House for consideration. Call your State Representatives at 1-800-562-6000 and ask that they support and pass SSB 6340.
