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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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WA · HB2561CMTE · 7 COSPONSORS

Including standby pay as basic salary in the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2.

Also relevant to:Senior (65+, Medicare/SS)
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This bill would change how "basic salary" is calculated for law enforcement officers and firefighters in retirement plan 2. Currently, it includes overtime pay. The bill proposes to add standby pay, which is when an employer requires an employee to be ready to work immediately, to the definition of basic salary. This change would affect how retirement benefits are calculated for these public employees.

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