CDSRA LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

The Washington State Legislature is now in session. Senate Bill 5676 and House Bill 1721 both request a 3% COLA adjustment for Plan 1 members. Both of these bills passed unanimously out of their committees and have gone to the rules committee. But as you know, they can’t stop there. 

WSSRA is also continuing to lobby for:
-Retaining the Medicare Eligible Health Benefit of $183
-HB 1699 which would temporarily increase the number of hours retirees can work in schools without losing any pension benefits.
-Equalizing PEBB Health Benefits for Plan 2&3 members with House Bill 1911 and Senate Bill 570.
(You can find more details of these bills on page 4 of the WSSRA Jan/Feb Journal)

 

This is where you come in:

1. Sign up to send emails to Legislators when requested. If you will send your email address to Tara@wssra.org, she will put you on the Legislative Alert list so you will know who to contact and what the issue is

2. Take Action – When you are contacted. 

3. Ask questions if you have them. CDSRA Legislative Representatives are Denise Perkins (509-884-8587) and
   Mary Perkins (509-884-7671).

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LEGISLATIVE HOTLINE

 

1-800-562-6000

IN SERVICE ONLY DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

Leave brief message for legislators and all other officials.

 

 

WSSRA MESSAGE CENTER

1-800-221-1269

Use this number year around to receive a recorded message, frequently updated, on what is happening in Olympia. This is especially useful during legislative session. 

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WSSRA MESSAGE CENTER

 

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