LEOFF 2 retiree/police chief
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HB 2482 — LEOFF 2 retiree/police chief
Last action — First reading, referred to Appropriations.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Summary
Permitting retired members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2 to serve as chiefs of police in small police departments.
Bill Text
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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 41.26.500.
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RCW 41.26.500
2 372 s 2 s and (4) 41.37.010 shall have the option to enter into membership in the corresponding retirement system for that position notwithstanding any provision of RCW 41.04.270. A retiree who elects to enter into plan membership shall have his or her benefits suspended as provided in subsection (1) of this section. A retiree who does not elect to enter into plan membership shall continue to receive his or her benefits without interruption. (4) A retiree who becomes employed in an eligible position as the chief of the police department of a town or city with fewer than 50,000 people, has the option to either reenter membership in plan 2 or remain a retiree, forego service credit, and continue to receive his or her benefits without interruption. --- END ---
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Action History
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First reading, referred to Appropriations.
Sponsors
- (Burnett) · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- (Burnett)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (150)
150 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 150 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2482 do?
- Permitting retired members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2 to serve as chiefs of police in small police departments.
- Who sponsors HB 2482?
- HB 2482 is sponsored by (Burnett).
- What is the current status of HB 2482?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 2482?
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