Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 R · 3 D cosponsors
Similar bills in 1 other state →

SB 5862 — Providing a cost-of-living adjustment for plan 1 retirees of the teachers' retirement system and public employees' retirement system.

Last action — Effective date 7/1/2026.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 09, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on March 30, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

Upgrade to see the exact probability and what's driving it.

A statistical estimate from our own model of past outcomes — an insight, not a guarantee. Policymaking is volatile.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 100% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

  • Spreading across states

    Near-identical bills in 1 other state — cross-state momentum.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

36 added · 37 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to SB 5862 include an adjustment to the cap on monthly benefit increases, raising it from $62.50 to $110.00 for certain beneficiaries in the public employees' retirement system plan 1. This increase is significant because it would provide more financial support to retirees, potentially improving their quality of life. Additionally, the bill specifies that certain benefit recipients are excluded from these increases. This distinction is important to ensure that the bill targets those who need the assistance while maintaining the financial integrity of the retirement system.

→
Previous
Latest
S-4857.1 SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5862 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senate Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Dozier, Bateman, Christian, Goehner, Hasegawa, Holy, Lovelett, Wagoner, and J.
S-3508.1 SENATE BILL 5862 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senators Dozier, Bateman, Christian, Goehner, Hasegawa, Holy, Lovelett, Wagoner, and J.
Wilson) READ FIRST TIME 02/09/26.
Wilson Prefiled 12/09/25.
Read first time 01/12/26.
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means.
1 SSB 5862 percent multiplied by the beneficiaries' monthly benefit, not to exceed $110.00.
1 SB 5862 percent multiplied by the beneficiaries' monthly benefit, not to exceed $110.00.
(6) Beneficiaries who are receiving a monthly benefit from the teachers' retirement system plan 1 on July 1, 2025, shall receive, effective July 1, 2026, an increase to their monthly benefit of three percent multiplied by the beneficiaries' monthly benefit, not to exceed $110.00.
(6) Beneficiaries who are receiving a monthly benefit from the teachers' retirement system plan 1 on July 1, 2025, shall receive, effective July 1, 2026, an increase to their monthly benefit of three percent multiplied by the beneficiaries' monthly benefit.
2 SSB 5862 of three percent multiplied by the beneficiaries' monthly benefit, not to exceed $110.00.
2 SB 5862 of three percent multiplied by the beneficiaries' monthly benefit, not to exceed $110.00.
(6) Beneficiaries who are receiving a monthly benefit from the public employees' retirement system plan 1 on July 1, 2025, shall receive, effective July 1, 2026, an increase to their monthly benefit of three percent multiplied by the beneficiaries' monthly benefit, not to exceed $110.00.
(6) Beneficiaries who are receiving a monthly benefit from the public employees' retirement system plan 1 on July 1, 2025, shall receive, effective July 1, 2026, an increase to their monthly benefit of three percent multiplied by the beneficiaries' monthly benefit.
3 SSB 5862
3 SB 5862
⬇ Download PDF
View plain text versions (3)

How this bill changes current law

1 change Share ↗

Compared against the Revised Code of Washington as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 41.32.4992.

  • RCW 41.32.4992

    percent multiplied by the beneficiaries' monthly benefit, not to exceed $110.00. (4) Beneficiaries who are receiving a monthly benefit from the teachers' retirement system plan 1 on July 1, 2022, shall receive, effective July 1, 2023, an increase to their monthly benefit of three percent multiplied by the beneficiaries' monthly benefit, not to exceed $110.00. (5) Beneficiaries who are receiving a monthly benefit from the teachers' retirement system plan 1 on July 1, 2023, shall receive, effective July 1, 2024, an increase to their monthly benefit of three percent multiplied by the beneficiaries' monthly benefit, not to exceed $110.00. (6) Beneficiaries who are receiving a monthly benefit from the teachers' retirement system plan 1 on July 1, 2025, shall receive, effective July 1, 2026, an increase to their monthly benefit of three percent multiplied by the beneficiaries' monthly benefit, not to exceed $110.00. (7)

    amended

Action History

  1. Effective date 7/1/2026.

  2. Chapter 248, 2026 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. Speaker signed.

  6. President signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  11. APP - Majority; do pass.

  12. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.

  13. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.

  14. First reading, referred to Appropriations.

  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  17. 1st substitute bill substituted (WM 26).

  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  20. Minority; without recommendation.

  21. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  22. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:30 AM.

  23. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  24. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

  25. Prefiled for introduction.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

Show all 142 →

"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.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#12)

Passed 96 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 37001
Democrat 59001
Total 96002
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Adam Bernbaum Democrat Yea
Adison Richards Democrat Yea
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Brianna Thomas Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Edwin Obras Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Janice Zahn Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Lisa Parshley Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Natasha Hill Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Osman Salahuddin Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shaun Scott Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Not Voting
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Zach Hall Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Andrew Engell Republican Yea
April Connors Republican Yea
Brian Burnett Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Not Voting
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
David Stuebe Republican Yea
Deb Manjarrez Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Gloria Mendoza Republican Yea
Hunter Abell Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jeremie Dufault Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Yea
John Ley Republican Yea
Joshua Penner Republican Yea
Kevin Waters Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Matt Marshall Republican Yea
Michael Keaton Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Yea
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea
Travis Couture Republican Yea

Official roll call →

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#27)

Passed 48 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 30000
Republican 18001
Total 48001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Deborah Krishnadasan Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Not Voting
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Leonard Christian Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Nikki Torres Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

finance labor education

Similar bills in other states

Bills in other jurisdictions that match this one by MEANING — title, summary and subject, compared across every state we track. A strong signal the same policy is moving elsewhere.

Pick a bill from “Similar bills” above and click Compare text to see how its language differs from SB 5862.

Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5862?
SB 5862 is sponsored by Jeff Wilson (Republican), Keith Wagoner (Republican), Liz Lovelett (Democrat), Jeff Holy (Republican), Bob Hasegawa (Democrat), Keith Goehner (Republican), Leonard Christian (Republican), Jessica Bateman (Democrat), and Perry Dozier (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 5862?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 09, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 5862?
Track SB 5862 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Make your voice heard on SB 5862

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of SB 5862

Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →